🍮 BOOZY PUDDING SHOTS 🍹The Ultimate Guide to Adult Dessert Bliss
🧁 INTRODUCTIONBoozy Pudding Shots are a genius fusion of creamy pudding and a splash of your favorite spirits—served in shot cups for easy enjoyment. These indulgent, grown-up treats are perfect for parties, tailgates, bachelorette events, or anytime you want dessert with a kick. With a silky texture and a hint of alcohol, they taste just like childhood… if childhood included vodka.
📜 HISTORYPudding shots originated as a creative twist on the classic Jell-O shot. As adults began looking for new ways to blend desserts with booze, pudding—a nostalgic staple—entered the scene. First appearing in Midwest parties in the early 2000s, pudding shots gained cult status thanks to their customizability, fun factor, and low prep time.
💪 BENEFITS
🎉 Party-Ready: Portable and perfect for crowds
🧊 Make-Ahead: Stores well in the fridge
🍫 Customizable: Endless flavors, liqueurs, and toppings
😋 Delicious: Smooth, creamy, with a boozy kick
⏱️ Quick: Takes just 10–15 minutes to prepare
🧪 FORMATION (THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT)Pudding shots are made by combining instant pudding mix with milk or cream and alcohol. The alcohol content slows down the setting process, so less liquid is used than normal pudding. The proteins in milk help emulsify the alcohol, creating a smooth, spoonable texture. Whipped topping stabilizes the mixture and adds airy fluffiness.
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Base Vanilla-Chocolate Boozy Pudding Shot)Yields about 20–25 mini shotsBase Ingredients:1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix1 package (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix1 ¾ cups cold milk (whole or 2%)½ cup Baileys Irish Cream (or other cream liqueur)½ cup vodka (flavored if desired – e.g., whipped or vanilla)1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawedMini shot cups (2 oz)Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, crushed Oreos, whipped cream
👨🍳 METHOD / INSTRUCTIONS1. Prep Your WorkstationLay out 20–25 small 2 oz plastic shot cups on a tray or baking sheet for easy filling and storage.2. Make the Chocolate Pudding LayerIn a mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, ¾ cup cold milk, ½ cup Baileys, and ¼ cup vodka.Whisk until smooth and just thickened (about 2 minutes).Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until fully incorporated.Spoon or pipe into the bottom half of each cup. Refrigerate.3. Make the Vanilla LayerIn another bowl, mix vanilla pudding mix, 1 cup cold milk, and ¼ cup vodka.Whisk until thickened. Fold in remaining whipped topping.Layer on top of the chocolate in each cup.4. Top and ChillAdd any toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed cookies.Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set properly.
🍴 SERVING & STORAGE TIPSServe chilled with mini spoons.Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.Do not freeze—texture will be ruined.
🍓 LOVERS OF BOOZY PUDDING SHOTS
🎉 Party hosts who want easy crowd-pleasers
👯♀️ Bachelorettes looking for fun adult treats
🍫 Dessert fans who love a little buzz🍸 Cocktail lovers experimenting with creative dessert infusions
🎄 Holiday enthusiasts (think peppermint schnapps for Christmas, pumpkin spice for Halloween!)
🧠 NUTRITION (Per Shot, Approx.)Calories: ~110Fat: 5gCarbs: 10gSugar: 8gProtein: 1gAlcohol: ~6–8% ABV depending on mixNote: These are indulgent and boozy—enjoy responsibly!
🔁 VARIATIONS (More Method Fun!)Strawberry Cheesecake: Use cheesecake pudding + strawberry vodkaS’mores: Chocolate pudding, marshmallow vodka, graham cracker crumbsTiramisu: Vanilla + coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)Peppermint Mocha: Chocolate pudding + peppermint schnapps + espresso vodkaBanana Cream Pie: Banana pudding + rumchata or banana liqueur
🧡 CONCLUSIONBoozy pudding shots are more than just a dessert—they’re a celebration in a cup. Creamy, dreamy, and playfully potent, they bring together the nostalgia of pudding with the sophistication of spirits. Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or a dessert junkie, these shots are your ticket to unforgettable fun.
💞 LOVERS (AGAIN, BECAUSE THEY’RE JUST THAT GOOD)Your best friends at a summer BBQThe birthday girl who doesn’t want cakeThe bartender who wants to go sweetYOU — because sometimes you need a reward that’s creamy, dreamy, and boozy.