Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 pan with foil.
In a small bowl combine the nuts, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix well then press the crust into the prepared pan.
In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, eggs, creamed honey, vanilla, and salt. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour over the crust.
Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Top the cheesecake with fresh fig slices, taking care to fit the slices together.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.