11 delicious fig dessert recipes

From fig tarte tatin & fig cheesecake to chocolate-covered treats, here are 29 fig dessert recipes to showcase the fruit in all its forms.

Since this treat comes together in a skillet, the most work you'll have to do is slice some figs. You've got nothing to lose.

1

CHRISTINE HAN/ERIN MCDOWELL

FIG TARTE TATIN

These little cakes are just the thing to serve in the afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee.

2

ARAN GOYOAGA/CANNELLE ET VANILLE BAKES SIMPLE

ARAN GOYOAGA'S FIG, HONEY & LEMON TEA CAKES

These brownies are made with a small amount of sourdough starter for tang & swirls of sweet fig preserves.

3

JONATHAN METER/THE SWEET SIDE OF SOURDOUGH

FIG-DARK CHOCOLATE
BROWNIES

The figs bring out the earthy notes in the chocolate and a bit of juicy freshness to an otherwise decadent dessert.

4

THE BOJON GOURMET

VEGAN CHOCOLATE
FIG TART

Once you try these chewy treats, which are flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg in addition to figs, you'll never go back to the store-bought kind.

5

SALLY'S BAKING ADDICTION

HOMEMADE OUTMEAL
FIG BARS

It has the simplicity of a galette, the luxuriousness of a cheesecake and of course, plenty of figs.

6

A COOKIE NAMED DESIRE

FIG AND HONEY CHEESECAKE
GALETTE

Floral, musky honey is a natural pairing for figs and here, it also complements the tangy goat cheese frosting.

7

BROMA BAKERY

HONEY CAKE WITH
FRESH FIGS

The vanilla-ginger cashew cream filling is so luscious, you'll hardly believe it's vegan.

8

the bojon gourmet

ginger fig tart with chestnut-almond crust

We know chocolate chips aren't, like, asking for an upgrade. But sometimes it's fun to switch things up, no?

9

chocolate for basil

chocolate chip fig
tahini cookies

Roasting the fruit caramelizes the sugars & concentrates the flavor, making it the ideal accompaniment to vanilla ice cream.

10

DINNER AT THE ZOO

ROASTED FIGS WITH
ICE CREAM

You won't find this flavor in the frozen aisle of your grocery store.

11

SNIXY KITCHEN

HONEY-ROASTED FIG
AND GOAT CHEESE
ICE POPS

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