It’s fig season and since I adore fresh figs I wanted to come up with a small bite that would incorporate the flavors I think go perfectly with them. For this recipe I used Black Mission figs. There are five types of figs, Adriatic, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Calimyrna and Kadota.

For more information about the types of figs and their characteristics, visit the website listed here: http://localfoods.about.com/od/summer/tp/FigTypes.htm

I made these the other day and they disappeared in a flash. They are crunchy, creamy, salty, tart and sweet all at the same time. A true feast for the senses.

8 oz goat cheese at room temperature
4 tablespoons milk or cream
2 teaspoons fresh mint, minced finely
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 fresh figs, quartered
5 thick slices of center cut bacon, cooked ahead
24 crackers (your favorite kind)
Honey for drizzling

In a medium sized bowl, add the goat cheese, milk or cream, mint and pepper, mix until well incorporated. Cut each slice of bacon into 5 equal pieces. Put about a 1/2 teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture on the cracker. Place a piece of bacon on top, then a quarter of the fig atop of the bacon, repeat until all 24 are placed on a platter of your choice. Drizzle with honey and enjoy.

Serves 6.