Cream Cheese Dessert with Fresh Figs
This creamy dessert brings together cream cheese, yogurt and quark for a silky base, with dates, honey and cinnamon adding natural sweetness. Fresh figs and chopped pistachios crown the top for a lovely finish. It comes together in just a few minutes and is easy to prepare ahead. No figs to hand? Simply reach for berries or another fruit you love.
Ingredients
- 200 g cream cheese
- 100 g yogurt
- 100 g quark, or thick Greek yogurt / fromage blanc
- 8 dried dates, cut into pieces
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp pistachios, chopped
- 2 fresh figs
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 4 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 920 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 88 g |
| Protein | 8 g | 32 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 48 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 8 g |
| of which sugar | 18 g | 72 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, yogurt and quark until smooth and creamy.
- Cut the dates into pieces and fold them into the cream along with the cinnamon, honey and chopped pistachios.
- Divide the cream evenly among four small bowls and chill for at least 1 hour, so the dates soften nicely.
- Wash the figs, trim off the stems and quarter them. Scatter over the cream just before serving.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 18 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I swap the figs for other fruit?
Yes, berries or other seasonal fruit work beautifully with this cream cheese dessert too.
How long does the cream need to chill?
At least 1 hour in the fridge, so the dates soften and their flavour comes through.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, all the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Still, check the labels if you have coeliac disease.
Can I make the cream the day before?
Yes, it prepares well a day ahead. Just add the figs shortly before serving.
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