Mix pesto, olive oil and lemon juice. Peel the garlic and press it through the garlic press. Add to the pesto. Leave the cheese to stand for at least 2 hours. Lightly roast the pine nuts in a pan without fat.
Wash figs, dab dry and cut into slices. Arrange the cheese with the figs on two plates. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with basil as desired