Description
These Shamrock Shake Pudding Shots are a festive and creamy adult dessert drink that combines the nostalgic flavor of a vanilla shake with the minty zest of Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, this no-bake pudding shot recipe is quick to prepare, featuring a smooth pudding base enhanced with cool whip and a hint of green food coloring, garnished with whipped cream and maraschino cherries for a delightful finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base
- 3.4 oz Sonic Vanilla Shake Instant Pudding
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur
- a drop of green food coloring (optional)
Mix-ins and Garnishes
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix pudding and milk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Sonic Vanilla Shake instant pudding mix with the whole milk until well combined.
- Add Baileys liqueur: Slowly whisk in the Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur to the pudding mixture ensuring it’s fully incorporated.
- Thicken the mixture: Continue whisking the mixture for about 3 minutes until it starts to thicken. If you want a more vibrant green color, add a drop of green food coloring at this stage and mix thoroughly.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture to maintain a light and airy texture without deflating the whipped topping.
- Blend until smooth: After folding, whisk the mixture gently until it becomes smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Chill the pudding: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld.
- Portion into glasses: Once chilled, evenly divide the pudding mixture into shot glasses or small serving cups. Return them to the fridge and chill further for about 3 hours until fully set.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top each pudding shot with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest texture; however, 2% milk can be used if preferred.
- The green food coloring is optional and mainly for aesthetic appeal.
- Keep pudding shots refrigerated until serving to maintain consistency and food safety.
- Can be prepared a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the Baileys and substitute with additional milk or a mint-flavored syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (about 2 oz)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
