Balsamic Reduction Burger with Warm Goat Cheese Spread

Name: Balsamic Reduction Burger with Warm Goat Cheese Spread
Ingredients: Balsamic Reduction; 1 1/2 cups aged balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; Warm Goat Cheese Spread; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 ounces goat cheese; 2 ounces light cream cheese; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; Optional toppings such as: 6 lettuce leaves, 1 thinly sliced red onion, 1 sliced large tomato; 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted