This is a very simple ADV for me and a few of my friends.
I have subbed for different Bavarian Creams with some success. Other cakes and creams work well too, but NY Cheesecake is so far my favorite pairing with TFA Pineapple.
Steep/cure is not really necessary, but it does tend to blend and improve somewhat. A quick warm water bath to soften up the VG and help blending speeds this up, but going with hot water tends to break the pineapple.