Description
Circus Animal Cookie Lush is a fun, colorful, no-bake dessert made with layers of crushed circus animal cookies, creamy cheesecake pudding, and whipped topping. It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (11 oz) bag of circus animal cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles, for garnish
- Extra circus animal cookies, for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed circus animal cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan to form a crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping until fully combined. Spread this mixture over the cookie crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with sprinkles and extra circus animal cookies.
Notes
- Use a food processor to quickly crush the cookies.
- Let the dessert chill overnight for best results.
- You can substitute golden Oreos for a less sweet crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: circus animal cookie lush, no-bake dessert, kids party dessert, cookie pudding layers, funfetti dessert