Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey

Ingredients:

12 ripe figs

150g fresh goat cheese

2 tablespoons honey

Fresh thyme (optional)

Olive oil for drizzling

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Wash the figs and pat them dry. Cut a small cross at the top of each fig, about halfway down, being careful not to slice all the way through.

Gently open each fig at the cut and insert a small spoonful of goat cheese into the center.

Drizzle with Honey: Place the figs on a baking tray. Drizzle honey over the tops, and if desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the figs and place them in the oven. Roast for about 10-12 minutes, or until the figs are soft and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Remove the figs from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Drizzle with more honey if desired, and serve warm as an appetizer or snack.