Red Velvet Cheesecake

1.Invert base of a 23cm round 
springform pan (base measures 21cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper. Place 
pan on an oven tray.

2.Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. 
Add butter. Process until combined. Press evenly over base and up 
side of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

3.To make filling, beat cheese and sugar in a large bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, sifted cocoa, extract and colouring. Beat until well combined. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Pour into prepared pan.

4.Cook in a slow oven (150C) for about 1 hour to 1 hour, 5 minutes, 
or until filling is almost set (filling will still appear wobbly in centre). Turn oven off. Cool completely in oven with door ajar. Refrigerate 
for several hours, or overnight, 
until cold. Remove side of pan. Transfer to a serving plate

5.Top cheesecake with whipped cream. Decorate with dark chocolate curls.