Black Mission Fig Cheesecake

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    Black Mission Fig Cheesecake
    • 8Servings

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces Neufchatel (or light cream cheese), at room temperature
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 1 egg
    • 2 egg whites
    • 9 9-inch graham-cracker piecrust
    • 10 figs, thinly sliced
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • Orange zest

    Preparation

    Using an electric mixer, beat Neufchatel, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg and egg whites; beat until smooth. Pour half the mixture into crust; top with a layer of sliced figs and remaining Neufchatel mixture. Bake at 325 degrees until center is almost set, about 50 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. In bowl, whisk lemon juice, 1 tsp. honey and salt; toss with remaining figs. Top cheesecake with fig mixture, remaining 1 tsp. honey and orange zest.