Pudding Shots Recipe (2024)

By Rebecca Hubbell on March 5, 2020 | Updated April 9, 2024 | 45 Comments

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Pudding Shots are the drink/dessert combo you need for your next adult get-together! Requiring only 5 minutes of prep and 4 ingredients, you can make these with your choice of instant pudding and booze flavors.

Even though Jello Shots are the go-to classic when it comes to bringing on the fun. But did you know you can make Pudding Shots, too?Yep, boozy pudding is a thing and it’s delicious!

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You’ll Love This Fun And Easy Pudding Shots Recipe

Like with Jello shots, you can make these boozy bites with a ton of tasty variations.Made with smooth pudding and flavored alcohol or liqueur, these treats are always a huge hit!

Just remember, you’ll want to keep them far away from the kiddos — they’re for adults only!

Whip up Pudding Shots in about 5 minutes, refrigerate for 30, then serve in plastic shot cups or shot glasses. Top with whipped cream and decorative garnishes and they’re ready to serve!

If it’s the holiday season, you might also enjoy my Eggnog Pudding Shots!

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Pudding Shots Ingredients

Pudding Shots are made with 4 major components: instant pudding mix, alcohol/liqueur, milk, and Cool Whip. You can mix and match the pudding and booze for endless flavor combinations, and feel free to go all out with extra add-ons!

Instant Pudding – This magic powder contains ingredients that absorb liquid to form pudding texture instantly (you cannot substitute it for Cook & Serve).
Milk – Make sure it’s COLD so it can react with the instant pudding mix.
Alcohol/Liqueur – This should also be cold when combined with the pudding mix. But it’s not the end of the world if you forget to chill it. Check out some of my favorite booze/pudding pairings below!
Cool Whip – This is my secret for giving Pudding Shots an extra creamy texture!

How To Make Vanilla And Chocolate Pudding Shots

Add pudding mix, milk, and alcohol to a medium mixing bowl and whisk together for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the thawed cool whip until fully combined.
Let the mixture set for 5 minutes.

Then evenly divide the mixture among the shot glasses or cups and place in the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes. I like to use a medium cookie scoop for this.

Pudding Shots Variations

Here are a few more ideas for your next grown-up gathering:

RumChata – Combine RumChata with vanilla or French Vanilla Pudding to highlight its cinnamon flavor.
Birthday Cake – Says “happy birthday” with birthday cake vodka and vanilla or White Chocolate Pudding — and don’t forget the rainbow sprinkles!
Cheesecake – Use Cheesecake Pudding and vanilla Schnapps, then top with graham cracker crumbles and a few fresh berries.
Chocolate – Always a classic! Chocolate pudding and chocolate liqueur (I love Godiva).
Irish Cream – Vanilla pudding and Irish Cream Liqueur make this the perfect treat for St. Paddy’s Day!
Mint Chocolate – Use chocolate pudding and peppermint schnapps to make a sweet minty concoction!
White Russian – Use vanilla or chocolate pudding and use a mix of Kahlua and Vodka in the mix! You could also use straight up Kahlua and top it with my Kahlua Whipped Cream!
Banana Cream Pie – Use Banana Cream Pudding and banana cream liqueur. Then top with Whipped Cream and crushed nilla wafers!
Spiked Caramel Macchiato – Use Caramel Pudding and Kahlua or Espresso Liqueur
Boozy Pumpkin Pie – This Pumpkin Pie Pudding would be delicious when paired with pumpkin Kahlua or maybe even Bourbon.

Ideas For Garnishing Vanilla And Chocolate Pudding Shots

No matter what flavors you use, a few extra garnishes can make them extra festive!

Mini chocolate chips
Chocolate curls
Decorative sprinkles
Fresh berries
Mint sprigs

How To Store Chocolate And Vanilla Pudding Shots

These shots should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Pudding Shot Recipe FAQs

Can You Make Them Ahead Of Time?

Yes! As easy as they are to prepare the day of serving, you can certainly make any of these Pudding Shot recipes up to 1 week in advance. Store them in the refrigerator after making them. I like to make them inthese disposable cupsthat come with lids for easy transporting and storing.

More Shot Recipes:

Some more inspiration for a perfectly portioned drink-meets-dessert:

Sangria Jello Shots – Refreshing for spring and summer get-togethers.
Champagne Jello Shots – For New Year’s Eve or any toast-worthy celebration!
Jelly Donut Shot – For brunch done right!
Chocolate Cream Pie Shots – These sippable treats aren’t made with pudding or Jello, but they definitely taste like dessert!

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Pudding Shots

Author Rebecca Hubbell

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Resting Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢ 1 (3.4 oz.) box instant pudding mix¹ dry
▢ 1 cup whole milk cold
▢ 1 cup liqueur¹ cold
▢ 4 ounces cool whip² thawed (approximately half of a regular size container)

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and liqueur of choice (see falvor recommendations in notes) for 2 minutes.
Add in the thawed cool whip and whisk until smooth. Let set for 5 minutes.
Evenly divide the pudding between shot glasses or 2oz. condiment containers with lids with a medium cookie scoop and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Recipe Variations:
- RumChata – Combine RumChata with vanilla or French Vanilla Pudding to highlight its cinnamon flavor.
- Birthday Cake – Says “happy birthday” with birthday cake vodka and vanilla or White Chocolate Pudding — and don’t forget the rainbow sprinkles!
- Cheesecake – Use Cheesecake Pudding and vanilla Schnapps, then top with graham cracker crumbles and a few fresh berries.
- Chocolate – Always a classic! Chocolate pudding and chocolate liqueur (I love Godiva).
- Irish Cream – Vanilla pudding and Irish Cream Liqueur make this the perfect treat for St. Paddy’s Day!
- Mint Chocolate – Use chocolate pudding and peppermint schnapps to make a sweet minty concoction!
- White Russian – Use vanilla or chocolate pudding and use a mix of Kahlua and Vodka in the mix! You could also use straight up Kahlua!
- Banana Cream Pie – Use Banana Cream Pudding and banana cream liqueur. Then top with whipped cream and crushed nilla wafers!
- Spiked Caramel Macchiato – Use Caramel Pudding and Kahlua or Espresso Liqueur
- Boozy Pumpkin Pie – This Pumpkin Pie Pudding would be delicious when paired with pumpkin Kahlua or maybe even Bourbon.
For a lighter mousse-like texture, you can use a full tub of cool whip instead of half.
This recipe has not been tested with sugar-free pudding.

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