Pudding Shots are a creamy and delicious alternative (or addition) to Jello Shots. Just like Jello shots, pudding shots are super simple to make and can be customized using different flavors of pudding and different types of liquor. This basic chocolate pudding shots recipe uses just 5 ingredients, plus some optional chocolate sprinkles, and can be whipped up in just 5 minutes! Adding whipped cream vodka and Kahlua to chocolate pudding gives these dessert shots a cafe mocha flavor that everyone will go nuts for.
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Ingredients In Chocolate Pudding Shots
Here’s what you need to make this fun dessert/cocktail recipe: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Instant Chocolate Pudding: It’s important that you use instant pudding, and not the cook and serve type. We aren’t cooking the pudding, so we need it to set up on its own. Milk: Use whole milk or 2% when making instant pudding shots. Skim milk won’t thicken the mixture enough. Alcohol: I’ll give you some alternate options below, but this recipe calls for half whipped cream vodka and half Kahlua. You can use baileys instead of the Kahlua, or any coffee-style liqueur. Cool Whip: Mixing in a tub of whipped topping makes these shots light and easy to enjoy. Sprinkles: While totally optional, I think that the chocolate sprinkles make this recipe for pudding shots extra fun!
How To Make Pudding Shots
What Alcohol Goes in Chocolate Pudding Shots?
You have options! I find that alcohol that is flavored with things that sound like they belong in desserts is best in Pudding Shots. Look for vanilla, chocolate, coffee, banana, and maple-flavored alcohol. Try any of these, or a combination of them to flavor your pudding shots. In total, you should add 1 cup (8 ounces) of alcohol to the recipe. I suggest using half liquor (the hard stuff: vodka, rum, whiskey, etc.) and half of a lower alcohol content liqueur (Kahlua, Baileys, schnapps), for balance.
Vodka: Whipped cream vodka, vanilla vodka, marshmallow vodka, cinnamon vodka, or any vodka with a dessert-like flavor. Whiskey: Screwball peanut butter whisky, Crown Royal vanilla-flavored whiskey, coffee-infused whiskey, maple whiskey… there are so many awesome flavors now!Rum: Try coconut, banana, or orange-flavored rums in chocolate pudding shots to add some tropical flair! Vanilla rum is also an excellent replacement for the vanilla vodka in this recipe. Coffee Liqueurs: Look for Kahlua, Patron XO Cafe, or use your favorite coffee liqueur. I get a delicious one from a local small distillery that would be amazing in pudding shots!Cream Liqueurs: Bailey’s Irish Cream is a classic, but you can also look for coconut cream, vanilla cream, and chocolate creamy alcohol. Other Liqueurs: Leave the coffee out of it, and choose a different flavor instead. Try Ameretto, Frangelico, chocolate liqueurs from Godiva, or butterscotch schnapps.
Recipe Tips
Keep them cold: These dessert shots must be kept refrigerated until you’re ready to eat them. They are super fun at the beach, but be sure they are in your cooler! You can also freeze them so that they will stay cold longer. Switch up the pudding flavor: Instant pudding comes in many different flavors, so try another one! Butterscotch, french vanilla, and cookies and cream are all fun mixed into pudding shots. Make extra: If you are planning to be at a big party with a lot of guests, consider doubling this recipe. Everyone will want at least one, and maybe more!
What To Serve With Pudding Shots
Pudding shots are party food! Try some of these other favorite party appetizers that are sure to impress your guests:
Taco RingCheeseburger DipPizza SlidersCheesy Hot Crab DipInstant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Pudding shots are a fun and delicious way to share a drink with friends! Come back and let me know how yours came out, and be sure to Pin this recipe to make again. © Little Sunny Kitchen
