How to Make Ancient Roman Cheesecake (Savillum) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheesecake has been a beloved dessert for centuries, and its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. In fact, the ancient Romans had their own version of cheesecake called "Savillum," which was a sweet and creamy dessert that was popular during the time of Julius Caesar.

Savillum was made using ingredients that were common in ancient Rome, such as ricotta cheese, honey, eggs, and flour. This decadent dessert was often served at banquets and f...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch cheesecake

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 63mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 83mg