Can I make this Unicorn Cheesecake ahead of time?

Yes, this cheesecake requires 5-8 hours in the freezer to set, and is best left overnight, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert.

What kind of base is used for this Unicorn Cheesecake?

The base for this Unicorn Cheesecake is a simple blend of Medjool dates, gluten-free oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, pressed firmly into the tin.

How long does the Unicorn Cheesecake last once prepared?

After setting, this Unicorn Cheesecake will keep for 3 days, and should be allowed to sit out for 3-4 hours before serving.

Do I need to soak the cashew nuts for this recipe?

Yes, the recipe specifies soaking the cashew nuts overnight for all the fruit and cream layers to ensure a smooth, creamy texture when blended.

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Unicorn Cheesecake
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

HJ By: Holly Jade

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Unicorn Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Ingredients You Need for Unicorn Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Base:

About 10 Medjool dates, pitted
2 1/3 cups, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons gluten-free oats
2 teaspoons of maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt

For the Blackberry Layer:

1 2/5 cups of cashew nuts, soaked overnight
7 ounces of blackberries (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup of maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

For the Raspberry Layer:

1 2/5 cups of cashew nuts, soaked overnight
7 ounces of raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup of maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Layer:

7 ounces of strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 lemon (juice)
1 2/5 cups of cashew nuts, soaked overnight
2 3/4 tablespoons of coconut cream (cream only)
1/3 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup of maple syrup

For the Cream Layer:

1/2 cup, plus 1/5 cup of cashew nuts, soaked overnight
1 can of coconut cream (cream only)
1/4 cup of coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

To Decorate:

Vegan royal icing
Vegan buttercream
Food coloring, to color the buttercream
Vegan candy of choice
Vegan dark chocolate, for the eyes

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How to Prepare Unicorn Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Base:

Line a 7-inch springform cake tin with greaseproof paper.
In a food processor/blender, add in all of the base ingredients and whizz up on high until like bread crumbs.
Firmly press the mixture into the lined cake tin and pop into the freezer.

To Make the Blackberry Layer:

Place the soaked cashew nuts, blackberries, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a food processor and whizz up until smooth. This will take around 5-10 minutes on high.
Pour the blackberry mixture onto the base. Place the tin back into the freezer while you make the raspberry layer.

To Make the Raspberry Layer:

Place the soaked cashew nuts, raspberries, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a food processor and whizz up until smooth. This will take around 5-10 minutes on high.
Pour the raspberry mixture onto the blackberry layer. Place the tin back into the freezer while you make the strawberry layer.

To Make the Strawberry Layer:

Place the soaked cashew nuts, strawberry mixture, coconut cream, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup into a food processor and whizz up until smooth. This will take around 5-10 minutes on high.
Pour the strawberry mixture onto the raspberry layer whilst you make the cream layer.

To Make the Cream Layer:

Place the soaked cashew nuts, coconut cream, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a food processor and whizz up until smooth. This will take around 5-10 minutes on high.
Pour the creamy layer onto the strawberry layer. Place into the freezer for 5-8 hours (best left overnight) to set.
Let the cheesecake sit out for 3-4 hours before serving. Will keep for 3 days.

To Decorate:

Decorate your unicorn as desired! Shape the horn and ears using vegan royal icing (use your favorite colors).
Use vegan buttercream to pipe the mane.
To make the eyes, melt vegan dark chocolate, drizzle it in your preferred design onto greaseproof paper, and let it set in the freezer. Attach using melted chocolate.