Libum: Ancient Roman Cheesecake
Directions
- 1Grind the ricotta cheese into a smooth consistency using a mortar and pestle.
- 2In a wooden bowl, mix the flour and the grounded ricotta cheese.
- 3Add one egg to the mixture and mix until a dough ball forms.
- 4Place bay leaves on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- 5Place the dough ball on top of the bay leaves, flatten it and make a cut in the middle using a knife.
- 6Bake the Libum.
- 7Drizzle honey over the baked Libum.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 handful bay leaves
- 1 bowl honey
Equipment
mortar and pestlewooden bowlspoonknifebaking sheetparchment paper