Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, stir together goat cheese and cream cheese until combined. Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.

Step 3

Spoon the fig jam over the goat cheese, spreading it evenly.

Step 4

Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of the fig jam.

Step 5

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the fig jam is bubbling and hot.

Step 6

While the spread bakes, toast the chopped pecans (or walnuts if you prefer) in a dry pan until aromatic.

Step 7

Once out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh, chopped herbs and toasted pecans.

Step 8

Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with an assortment of crostini, crackers, crudites, etc.