In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 5 minutes.

Press the crumb mixture evenly into a greased 20x30 cm baking pan to form a solid crust.

Clean and chop the dried figs into smaller pieces. Combine with a splash of water in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until soft.

Blend the fig mixture until smooth, then spread it evenly over the prepared crust.

In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy, then add the room temperature egg and continue to beat until smooth.

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the fig filling and smooth out the top.

Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake for 30 minutes, until the topping is set and lightly golden.

Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.