NOTE: Since some food coloring gels may vary in color intensity - You can start with about 1/2 a teaspoon of the Food Coloring Gel, and keep adding a few more drops until you get the color that you want. OR, you can start with a few drops, and keep adding until the desired color is reached. When you have the color you want, remove the pan from the freezer, and pour the Cheesecake Batter on top of the crust. Smooth the top of the cheesecake evenly in the pan, and place the pan back in the freezer, for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
NOTE: Since the cheesecake is frozen, you can take it out of the freezer and decorate it ahead of time, and place it back in the freezer. Remove the Cheesecake 15 to 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Or, if you prefer, you can serve it frozen, which is great on a hot summer day! ALSO: The Cherry Syrup adds an aromatic sweetness to the cheesecake.