Description
Magical No-Bake Unicorn Cheesecake brings whimsical pastel colors and playful sprinkles to classic dessert lovers. Creamy layers and dreamy decorations make this sweet treat perfect for celebrations when you want something extraordinary and enchanting.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 packages (16 ounces / 454 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream or labneh
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Decoration Ingredients:
- Purple, fuchsia, and teal food colorings
- Edible glitter
- Additional powdered sugar (as needed to adjust thickness)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with melted butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Distribute the mixture evenly across the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch (23 centimeters) tart pan, pressing firmly to create a compact base. Chill the crust in the freezer for 30-40 minutes until completely firm.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and velvety. Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, pure vanilla extract, and a subtle hint of salt. Continue mixing until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Fold in sour cream, ensuring complete integration without overmixing. Gently incorporate whipped heavy cream, maintaining a light and airy consistency.
- Separate the cheesecake filling into three distinct bowls. Add vibrant food coloring to each portion – select pastel pink, lavender, and sky blue shades to create the whimsical unicorn effect.
- Carefully pour the colored fillings into the chilled crust, alternating colors and creating a marbled pattern. Use a thin butter knife or wooden skewer to delicately swirl the colors together, creating soft, dreamy transitions.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-12 hours, allowing the filling to set completely and flavors to meld. Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before serving for optimal texture.
Notes
Recipe Card Notes:
- Unleash your inner pastry artist by creating swirls that transform this dessert into a magical unicorn masterpiece.
- Chilling overnight allows flavors to meld and creates a silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth.
- Kids and adults will go crazy for the vibrant rainbow colors that make this cheesecake a showstopping treat.
- Prepare the crust ahead of time to ensure a firm, crisp base that holds the dreamy filling perfectly.
- Experiment with different food coloring combinations to personalize your unicorn cheesecake and make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg