Wash the thyme, dab dry, put 12 stems aside. Remove the remaining thyme leaves, mix half of them with cream cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form 12 small balls with your hands. Place 1 ball on each slice of ham. Form ham into small bags and press them together at the top. Wrap with thyme stalks and chill.
In the meantime peel and finely dice the shallot. Mix vinegar, sugar, remaining herbs, 2 tablespoons water and oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wash and halve the figs. Spread the vinaigrette on plates. Place 3 sachets on each plate and serve garnished with 2 fig halves
Per person approx. 1470 kJ/ 350 kcal