Description
Indulge in the whimsical and delightful flavors of Circus Animal Cookie Lush, a no-bake layered dessert that combines the nostalgic charm of circus animal cookies with creamy goodness. This dessert is perfect for parties or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Circus Animal Cookie Crust:
- 1 package (11 oz) circus animal cookies, crushed, plus extra for garnish
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed, divided
Vanilla Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: Crush circus animal cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into a baking dish.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, fold in half of whipped topping, and spread over crust.
- Prepare Vanilla Pudding: Whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened, then layer over cream cheese.
- Top and Chill: Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding, sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and cookies, chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy chilled!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped circus cookies between the layers.
- You can use low-fat cream cheese or sugar-free pudding for a lighter version.