Red Velvet Cheesecake: Two Favorites in One | Seniors Guide

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (4 blocks) full-fat cream cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, any fat content
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (26 to 30 cookies)
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
• 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon liquid red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces good white chocolate (not candy coating), chopped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Tiny pinch of kosher salt