How to Make Libum

Want to make your own libum? Also called "Roman Cheesecake," this dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. We've put together a quick and easy recipe for you to follow, so you can whip up some libum to enjoy at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (150g) feta cheese, drained, crumbled, and packed into the measuring cup
  • 1/2 cup (65g) unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons (45g) honey
1

Put the cheese into a mixing bowl.

  1. How.com.vn English: A medium-sized mixing bowl works well for this.
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2

Mash the cheese with your fingers.

  1. How.com.vn English: Keep mashing until the cheese becomes a smooth, lump-free paste.
3

Add in the flour.

  1. How.com.vn English: Mix the flour in with your fingers.
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4

Add the beaten egg.

  1. How.com.vn English: Mix it well with the other ingredients.
    The dough will be rather sticky.
5

Divide the dough into two equal parts.

  1. How.com.vn English: Form two round, flat, 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick loaves.
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6

Lay the loaves on three bay leaves.

  1. How.com.vn English: The loaves and bay leaves should be set on a greased baking sheet.
7

Bake in a preheated 400ºF/200ºC oven.

  1. How.com.vn English: Let the libum bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until cooked through.
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8

Remove the loaves from the oven.

  1. How.com.vn English: Spread the tops with the honey, and let cool.
    • Be sure to remove the bay leaves before serving.


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    Hi! I tried libum at a convention, and the man hosting the colloquia made the libum on a pancake griddle, but said they could also be baked. Can this recipe be cooked the same way?
    How.com.vn English: Susan Butler
    Susan Butler
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    Yes, libum can be cooked on a pancake griddle, although you wouldn't achieve the same finish as you would if you baked it.
  • Question
    Can the feta cheese be replaced with ricotta?
    How.com.vn English: Community Answer
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    Yes, that would be fine. They have a similar consistency and flavor.
  • Question
    Should I refrigerate it?
    How.com.vn English: Susan Butler
    Susan Butler
    Community Answer
    Yes. As the cake contains cheese and eggs, it would keep best if kept refrigerated.
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      Tips

      • If feta cheese is unavailable, use 1 cup cottage cheese and add 1/4 cup extra flour (but the taste is inferior).
      • If you can legally drink alcohol, try making mulsum too.
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