Red Velvet Cheesecake Is Just the Right Amount of Over-the-Top

This stunning cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust, a buttermilk-spiked and cocoa-scented filling, and a white chocolate ganache. Meleyna Nomura/TNS

In the world of cakes, red velvet demands your attention. Special occasions call for cake, but red velvet is the special occasion. There’s something so celebratory about it.

Cheesecake has a similar status—it’s not an everyday bake, and the thought of it suggests a bit of indulgence. Combining the two gives you a stunning dessert that is a little over-the-top in the best way.