St. Patrick’s Day Pudding Shots
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If you’re looking for a fun, festive treat to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day party, these St. Patrick’s Day Pudding Shots are always a hit! Creamy, sweet, and spiked with Baileys Irish Cream, they’re the perfect no-bake dessert for celebrating. Their bright green color and rainbow candy topping make them just as cute as they are delicious.
These pudding shots come together in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients and can be made ahead of time, making party prep easy. Whether you’re hosting friends or bringing a treat to a gathering, these little dessert shots add instant holiday fun to any table.
Why You’ll Love These Pudding Shots
- Quick and easy– they’re ready in about 15 minutes, no cooking or baking required
- Festive and colorful– bright green with fun St. Patrick’s Day toppings
- Creamy and smooth– cheesecake pudding and cool whip make them extra fluffy
- Perfect for parties– easy to portion and serve in individual cups
- Make ahead friendly– chill until you are ready to serve
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 (3 oz.) package of cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Green gel food coloring
- Toppings- extra cool whip or whipped cream, festive sprinkles, Airheads extremes rainbow candy
You’ll also want these 2 ounce cups for easy serving
How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Pudding Shots
Step 1: Mix the pudding – in a large mxiing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and Baileys, until smooth.
Step 2: Add color- add a generous amount of green gel food coloring and whisk until fully combined with no streaks of color.
Step 3: Fold in Cool Whip- add the cool whip and whisk until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4: Fill the cups- spoon or pipe the pudding mixture into 2 ounce shot cups.
Step 5: Chill- Refrigerate for about an hour to let the shots get nice and cold, and the pudding to set.
Step 6: Decorate- Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a 1 inch piece of the rainbow candy.
Tips for the Best Pudding Shots
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant green gel without thinning out the mixture too much.
- Pipe the pudding into cups using a zipper storage bag with the corner snipped off for less mess (or a piping bag!).
- Chill before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Add toppings just before serving to keep them fresh and pretty.
Storage
Store the pudding shots covered (our favorite 2 ounce cups come with lids!) in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the toppings right before serving and enjoy!
These St. Patrick’s Day puddign shots are a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert/sweet treat that brings a playful touch to your cdelebration.
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St. Patrick's Day Pudding Shots
These festive St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots are creamy, fluffy, and full of rich cheesecake flavor with a splash of Baileys Irish Cream. Made with instant pudding and Cool Whip, they come together quickly with no baking required. Their bright green color and fun rainbow candy topping make them perfect for holiday parties, girls’ nights, or any St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Easy to make ahead and serve in individual cups, these dessert shots are always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz.) package of cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup baileys Irish cream
- 8 ounces cool whip
- green gel food coloring
- Toppings- whipped cream, sprinkles, airheads extremes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pudding, milk, and Baileys, whisking until smooth.
- Add a generous amount of green gel food coloring, and whisk to combine.
- Add the cool whip, and whisk until there are no more cool whip streaks.
- Fill up your 2 ounce shot cups with the pudding mixture. Optionally, you can chill these here for about an hour to get them nice and cold, or continue.
- Top the pudding shots with whipped cream, festive sprinkles, and a 1 inch piece of an airheads extreme rainbow candy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 312
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
