Circus Animal Cookie Lush
A delightful layered dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of circus animal cookies with creamy layers of cream cheese and whipped topping.
Ingrédients
For the crust
- 1 package circus animal cookies Crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
For the cream layer
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (12 oz) whipped topping Thawed
For the pudding layer
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
For topping
- to taste rainbow sprinkles For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- Crush the circus animal cookies into a fine crumb and mix them with melted butter in a bowl.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish to form the base.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping gently until fully combined.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cookie crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until it thickens.
- Spread the thick pudding layer over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set up nicely.
- Top with rainbow sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled; can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Consider dietary substitutes for allergies or preferences.