Description
Delightful Shamrock Shake Pudding Shots bring Irish spirit to classic dessert indulgence. Creamy mint magic meets festive celebration, giving party guests a cool, boozy treat they’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Alcohol and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream, vodka, or creme de menthe
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles or crushed cookies
- Mini shot cups (about 12-14 servings)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whisk together vanilla pudding powder with chilled milk until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Introduce Baileys Irish Cream, peppermint essence, and emerald food coloring, stirring methodically to create a uniform, vibrant green liquid mixture.
- Incorporate whipped topping through gentle folding motions, ensuring a light, aerated texture without deflating the delicate cream.
- Carefully transfer the verdant pudding blend into petite serving vessels, utilizing either a spoon or piping apparatus for precise distribution.
- Nestle the prepared shots into the refrigerator, allowing them to solidify and chill for a minimum of sixty minutes, which enhances flavor melding and structural integrity.
- Prior to presentation, adorn each shot with a billowing cloud of whipped cream, scattering festive green sprinkles or crumbled cookie fragments across the surface for textural complexity and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately from the refrigerator, presenting these playful, spirited dessert shots as a delightful conversation-starting treat perfect for celebratory gatherings.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version that keeps the creamy texture intact.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat whipped topping to reduce overall calorie content without sacrificing flavor.
- Experiment with different liqueurs like crème de menthe or vanilla vodka to create unique flavor variations that match your taste preferences.
- For a kid-friendly mocktail, replace alcohol with mint syrup or additional peppermint extract, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg