Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves: 6
Simple cheesecake with a twist. The bay leaves give it an enticing fragrance, and the honey-only sweetening gives it an air of authenticity. Should any smart-alec guests dispute this point, stab them immediately and repeatedly with a gladius.
Preheat oven to 200 C (400 F). In a bowl, combine cheese, flour and eggs. Mix until a batter is formed. In a deep baking dish, distribute bay leaves evenly and drizzle half the honey over them. Spread cheese batter over leaves and honey. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and drizzle remaining honey over the cake, then return to the warm oven to allow honey to soak through (it takes time - 30 minutes should do it). Be sure to turn the oven down so it is just warm, or off completely. Remove and cut into desired portions. Serve with thick, fresh cream.
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