Description
If your planning a toga party or just want a taste of ancient Rome, this is an authentic version of an ancient Roman cheese cake. Its pretty different from a New York style though. This cheesecake can be served either warm or cold.
Ingredients
- 15 bay leaves
- 3 eggs
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pour some water into a small
- oven proof bowl
- and place into the oven. Arrange the bay leaves over the bottom of the springform pan to cover.
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl
- then mix in ricotta cheese
- honey
- orange zest
- and lemon juice. Sprinkle in the flour
- and stir until evenly combined. Gently pour the batter over the bay leaves
- being careful not to disturb them too much.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned
- about 35 to 40 minutes. Run the tip of a paring knife around the edges of the pan
- and release from the springform pan. Invert onto a serving plate
- and serve warm or chilled.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 8