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. Red velvet cheesecake is a play on the traditional layer cake. A red velvet cake is a fluffy, cocoa-scented cake that’s layered with a cream cheese or boiled milk buttercream. For this cheesecake version, I filled a chocolate cookie crust with a buttermilk-spiked and cocoa-scented cheesecake filling. Instead of doubling down with a cream cheese frosting, I wanted to go for that milky white flavor for both flavor and color contrast. Buttercream didn’t feel right. (Straight from the fridge, it’s too firm of a contrast against …