Cheesecake w/ Caramelized Figs – Chef’s Pencil

If you love caramel, figs, and cream cheese-heavy cakes, then this is a must-try recipe. I promise you won’t get enough of it. It’s perfect as a summer cake, but also ideal for special occasions.

I chose a coffee-flavored sponge cake for the base of this cheesecake, a creamy cream cheese filling flavored with caramelized figs, and topped with another layer of amazing caramelized fresh figs.

Enjoy!

Cheesecake w/ Caramelized Figs

Paula

A stunning and incredibly delicious cheesecake with a coffee-flavored sponge base, featuring a super creamy cream cheese mousse topped with fresh caramelized figs.

Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 35 minutes minsTotal Time 50 minutes mins

Course DessertCuisine International

Ingredients MetricUS Customary 1x2x3xFor the batter:1 egg50 g flour30 g cocoa50 g sugar50 g butter50 ml coffee1/2 tsp baking sodaFor the caramelized figs:100 g sugar2 tbsp water200 g figs
Instructions For the batter:Simply place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix for 2-3 minutes until smooth.Prepare a small 16 cm/6-inch cake pan. Line the pan with parchment paper and grease the sides well with butter then sprinkle with flour. Put the mixture in the pan and level. Bake for 25-30 minutes until it passes the toothpick test. Place on a rack to cool.For the caramelized figs:For the cheese mousse:Hydrate the gelatin in cold water. Heat the cream cheese slightly, then add the gelatin and stir well. Add the vanilla extract.Mix the whipping cream and the vanilla sugar until firm. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese.Put the cake back in the pan in which it was baked. If it has sunk too much, cut off the top to level it. Place 3/4 of the caramelized figs on top. On top of the figs, pour half of the cheese mousse and the remaining figs. Cover with the remaining mousse and place in the refrigerator until the next day.Decorate with caramel and fresh figs. It’s a real treat!

Related: Raspberry Fig CakeRelated: Dalmatian Fresh Fig Tart by Rick SteinRelated: Amaretto CheesecakeRelated: Mango & Chocolate CheesecakeRelated: Blackberry Cheesecake

Paula
Paula is a very talented pastry cook and a regular Chef’s Pencil contributor.

She has won numerous awards for amateur chefs and she loves to bake for her family of four. Check out all her delicious pastry and dessert recipes on her profile page.