Roman Mixed Nut Dessert
Aliter Dulcia
from Marcus Gavius Apicius. De Re Coquinaria.
225g (8oz) Nuts coarsely ground
110g (4oz) Pine Nuts, coarsely ground
60ml (2 floz) Passum
60ml (2 floz) Milk
2 Eggs, beaten
3-4 tbsp Honey
1 tsp Rue, finely chopped
Pinch of Pepper
Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly.
Place into a saucepan.
Bring to the boil and cook gently for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve hot with exra honey drizzeld over.
Submitted by: John David
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