You only need four ingredients to make these creamy pudding shots that are perfect for your next party or holiday event. Pudding shots are a deliciously boozy take on the classic jelly shot, easy to make, and you can make them ahead of time to make your to-do list a little shorter for the day. We also have a video to show you how easy they are to make!
Besides being easy to make (and tasting heavenly), pudding shots are also easy to customize to many different flavor profiles to fit your tastes or party theme. Check out some of our favorite flavor combinations below!
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What are pudding shots?
The jello shot’s creamy cousin, the pudding shot is an alcoholic pudding that can be made in a variety of flavors. The base of pudding shots is an instant pudding mix that you add to alcohol for a boozy treat. These shots are very easy to make in large batches and you can make them in advance, so they are perfect to serve at parties and events.
Ingredients for pudding shots
- Preparation for instant pudding: Make sure you get the instant variety of pudding mix and not the one you have to cook, as that won’t prepare the same thing.
- Milk: You’ll want your milk straight from the refrigerator, as cold milk helps the pudding gel properly.
- Alcohol: We use Bailey’s for this recipe, but you can substitute any type of alcohol you like! You can also split the alcohol content between two liquors for a more nuanced taste.
- Cold whip: This creamy addition helps give more body to the pudding shots and adds to the chewy, dreamy texture.
Try these pudding shot flavor variations!
What are the best toppings for pudding shots?
Depending on the flavor you pair it with, you can add:
- whipped cream
- nuggets
- Chocolate chips
- fresh berries
- Crushed Oreos
- crushed graham crackers
- mint
- cinnamon
- crushed nuts
- cocoa powder
Add some just before serving so your toppings don’t melt or become soggy!
How to make pudding shots
Mix your pudding base: Add cold milk and alcohol to your dry instant pudding mix and mix with a hand mixer or whisk for two minutes until well combined.
Add Cool Whip: Add the thawed Cool Whip and fold or whisk until there are no white streaks.
Cool and serve: Pour into small cups or shot glasses and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
How to serve pudding shots?
You can serve pudding shots in small plastic cups with lids Or in shot glasses if you want a reusable option.
How to eat pudding shots?
Depending on how much Cool Whip you add to the recipe, the consistency will be that of a thicker or thinner pudding. Thicker pudding shots can be served with small spoons to scoop them out and thinner pudding shots can be tilted and drunk straight into your mouth.
How many pudding shots does it take to equal one normal shot?
If you add a cup of alcohol and get 20 shots of pudding, each shot will contain 0.4 ounces of alcohol. A shot typically contains 1.5 ounces of alcohol, so you’ll need about three shots of pudding to get the contents of a regular shot.
Tips for making
- If you’re adding toppings like whipped cream or chocolate shavings, add them just before serving so they don’t get soggy or start to melt.
- As long as your alcohol is one cup of liquid, you can divide it into several different alcohols if you want more than one alcohol flavor.
- Want a stronger pudding shot? Use a harder alcohol (like vodka, rum, etc.) or choose something with a lower alcohol content (like Kahlua or Bailey’s) if you want less of an alcoholic punch.
- If your larger instant pudding recipe calls for more than 2 cups of liquid, simply divide that amount evenly between the milk and alcohol so it sets properly (so if it calls for 3 cups of liquid, make 1.5 cup of milk and 1.5 cups of liquid). of alcohol).
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How to store pudding shots?
You can store pudding shots in the refrigerator in airtight containers for up to 7 days.
Can you freeze pudding shots?
Yes! You can freeze pudding shots for up to 2 months, just make sure the cups aren’t full to the top when you fill them so they have some room to expand.
Can pudding shots be kid-friendly?
Yes! If you make milk instead of milk and alcohol, you can also serve these at a kids’ party: extra whipped cream and sprinkles, please!
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Creamy, boozy pudding shots with just 4 ingredients
Instructions
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Mix your pudding base: Add your cold milk and alcohol to your dry instant pudding mix and mix with a hand mixer or whisk for two minutes until well combined.
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Add Cool Whip: Add the thawed Cool Whip and fold or whisk until there are no white streaks.
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Cool and serve: Pour into small cups or shot glasses and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Remarks
Tips for making
- If you’re adding toppings like whipped cream or chocolate shavings, add them just before serving so they don’t get soggy or start to melt.
- As long as your alcohol is one cup of liquid, you can split it into several different alcohols if you want more than one alcohol flavor.
- Want a stronger pudding shot? Use a harder alcohol (like vodka, rum, etc.) or choose something with a lower alcohol content (like Kahlua or Bailey’s) if you want less of an alcoholic punch.
Try these pudding shot flavor variations!
Nutrition
Nutritional intake
Pudding shots
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% Daily Value*
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Note: Nutrition is calculated automatically using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where applicable, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.