Description
Indulge in the whimsical and delightful Circus Animal Cookie Lush, a no-bake layered pudding dessert that will charm both kids and adults alike with its colorful and sweet flavors. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties or a fun family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Circus Animal Cookie Crust:
- 2 cups crushed Circus Animal Cookies (from an 11 oz bag), divided
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 of an 8 oz tub whipped topping, thawed
Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles, divided
Garnish (Optional):
- Extra Circus Animal Cookies
- Extra whipped topping
Instructions
- Circus Animal Cookie Crust: Combine 2 cups of crushed Circus Animal Cookies with melted butter. Press into a 9×9-inch pan for the crust.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half of whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in remaining whipped topping and half of the sprinkles. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining crushed cookies and sprinkles.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with extra whipped topping and cookies before serving.
Notes
- For a pink-tinted layer, add a few drops of red food coloring.
- Dessert can be made a day ahead and chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
