Copycat Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 1 1/2 cups finely ground chocolate wafer cookies
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring
• 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract