Fresh Honey Figs with Gorganzola Cheese and Pecans

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped pecans
1 log (6 oz.) goat cheese
12 fresh figs such as Calimyrna or Black Mission, halved
3/4 cup Clover honey
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Place the finely chopped pecans in a shallow dish.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roll the cheese log in the pecans to evenly coat.
Refrigerate log until firm if necessary,
then cut evenly into rounds.
Divide the figs evenly between
six shallow bowls or dessert plates.
Top figs with a round of pecanc rusted cheese.
Drizzle 2 Tablespoons of Clover honey over each serving.
Serve immediately.