Roasted figs with goat’s cheese, hazelnuts and chocolate balsamic glaze

INGREDIENTS

12 fresh figs

120g soft goat’s cheese

60g hazelnuts, roasted and chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped

In a bowl, mix together the goat’s cheese, hazelnuts and thyme. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.

Place a teaspoon of the goat’s cheese mixture into the cavity of each fig and set them on a baking tray.

Melt the chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water, then remove from the heat and whisk in the balsamic vinegar and honey. Using a pastry brush, glaze the skin of the figs with the mixture.

Place in the oven for five minutes, then allow to cool. Serve at room temperature.