Baked Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon, Pecans and Figs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Add figs and ½ cup hot water to a small bowl. Cover and let stand until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain liquid.
3. Mix figs and softened Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese in a medium-size bowl until well combined.
4. Spread goat cheese into an even layer in a nonstick 8-inch pie pan.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges are slightly brown and dip is bubbly.
6. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with bacon and pecans; drizzle with maple syrup.
7. Serve with crackers or toasted bread slices.