# Libum: Ancient Roman Cheesecake

Libum is an ancient Roman honey cheese cake that was used to sacrifice to the Gods.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 123 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 handful bay leaves
- 1 bowl honey

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- mortar and pestle
- wooden bowl
- spoon
- knife
- baking sheet
- parchment paper

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1701548913969080/
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- Extracted: 2025-02-22

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