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Circus Animal Cookie Lush Recipe

Circus Animal Cookie Lush Recipe

4.9 from 16 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Circus Animal Cookie Lush is a delightful no-bake layered dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust, creamy cream cheese layer, and a colorful vanilla pudding topping mixed with rainbow sprinkles and whipped topping. This fun and festive treat is perfect for parties and kid-friendly events, offering a sweet, crunchy, and creamy texture in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

  • 1 (11 oz) package frosted circus animal cookies, divided
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 container (4 oz) whipped topping, thawed

Pudding Layer

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1/2 container (4 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Garnish

  • Extra whipped topping
  • Extra crushed or whole circus animal cookies
  • More rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust: Crush about two-thirds of the circus animal cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by sealing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs thoroughly with the melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish to form an even crust layer.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until fully incorporated. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the prepared cookie crust.
  3. Prepare Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Fold in the remaining whipped topping and the rainbow sprinkles until evenly combined. Spread this pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
  4. Garnish and Chill: Top the dessert with extra whipped topping, and sprinkle with crushed or whole circus animal cookies and additional rainbow sprinkles for decoration. Cover the dish securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a thicker crust, use more circus animal cookies crushed with the butter.
  • Layer some crushed cookies in the middle for added crunchiness.
  • This dessert is ideal for parties, especially kid-friendly events due to its fun appearance and flavors.
  • It can be made one day in advance and stored chilled to save time.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/9 of the dish)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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