Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cheesecake Recipes. (Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum)). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 - 10 inch cheesecake

Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum)

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

Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum)

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum)

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 160.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 25.4g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 1%

Sugars: 17.7g

Fat: 4.2g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 78.5mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 218.7IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 2%

Folate: 27.4mcg 7%

Calcium: 92.8mg 9%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 8.7mg 3%

Potassium: 83mg 2%

Sodium: 62.8mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 37.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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