Name: Red Velvet Cheesecake
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 8oz. each packages cream cheese, at room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; pinch of salt; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs (at room temperature); 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup two 1-ounce bottles red food coloring; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted lightly to remove any lumps); 2 8oz. each packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Makes about 12; 1 small Pineapple (less ripe); Food coloring (optional)