1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and breadcrumbs.
3. Butter an 8-inch springform pan. Press breadcrumbs against bottom and sides of pan.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with asiago cheese. Use hand mixer to blend cheeses.
5. Add eggs 1 at a time to cheeses, and mix well.
6. Add fresh oregano, red pepper, and coarse salt.
7. Pour cheese mixture over breadcrumbs. Bake until golden brown and set in the center.
8. Remove from oven. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove ring from springform pan.
9. Cool cheesecake 20 minutes before serving. |
