Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan oven 170°C/Gas mark 5
• Make a deep cross cut into the top of each fig
• Stuff an equal amount of Smoked Stilton or Goats Cheese into each fig
• Crush the walnuts on push them into the cheese
• At this stage, if you choose to use Prosciutto, then wrap a slice around each fig
• Place on a baking sheet and bake the figs for 12-15 minutes
• Remove from oven and serve with the salad leaves
• Pour any remaining juices from the baking tray over the figs
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, & finish with a grind of black pepper to taste