Description
Creamy shamrock shake pudding shots blend classic mint flavor with playful party vibes. Guests will enjoy these quick, boozy desserts that celebrate Irish-inspired cocktail charm in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold milk
- 8 oz (226 g) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream, vodka, or creme de menthe
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Green sprinkles or crushed cookies
- Mini shot cups (12-14 servings)
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Whisk vanilla pudding powder with chilled milk until achieving a smooth, velvety texture free of any lumps.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend Baileys Irish Cream, peppermint essence, and emerald food coloring into the pudding mixture, creating a vibrant green liquid with consistent coloration.
- Cream Integration: Gently fold whipped topping into the green pudding base, maintaining a light and airy consistency while preserving the cream’s delicate structure.
- Assembly and Chilling: Distribute the pudding mixture into individual serving vessels using a spoon or piping tool, then refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely.
- Final Presentation: Garnish each chilled shot with a dollop of whipped cream, then sprinkle green decorative elements like festive sprinkles or crushed cookies to add texture and visual excitement, serving directly from the refrigerator for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Whisk pudding mix and milk thoroughly, ensuring smooth blending without any clumpy textures.
- Manage Color Intensity: Add food coloring gradually to control the exact shade of green, preventing an overly artificial appearance.
- Preserve Cream Volume: Fold whipped topping gently using a spatula to maintain airy lightness and prevent deflation of the mixture.
- Chill for Best Results: Refrigerate minimum 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and shots to set firmly, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg