Description
Creamy banana pudding shots bring Southern charm to party desserts, combining classic flavors in a playful cocktail-style treat. Smooth vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers blend into a delightful shooter you can enjoy in one delicious gulp.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding and Alcohol Ingredients:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant banana pudding mix
- ½ cup vanilla vodka or spiced rum
- ¾ cup cold milk
Dairy and Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- Whipped cream, for topping
Garnish and Crunch Ingredients:
- ½ cup crushed Nilla wafers (plus more for topping)
- 1 banana, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 12–14 plastic shot cups
Instructions
- Whisk banana pudding mix and milk in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, smooth consistency with no lumps.
- Pour vodka or rum into the pudding base, blending thoroughly to create a uniform liquid texture.
- Incorporate whipped topping with gentle folding motions, ensuring a light and airy pudding mixture without deflating the cream.
- Crush Nilla wafers into fine, crumbly pieces and delicately mix into the pudding for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer the pudding mixture into individual shot glasses, using a spoon or piping bag for precise and even distribution.
- Refrigerate the prepared shots for a minimum of one hour, allowing the ingredients to meld and the dessert to set firmly.
- Just before serving, crown each shot with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of additional crushed Nilla wafers, and an optional fresh banana slice for a decorative and delicious garnish.
Notes
- Swap vodka or rum with non-alcoholic vanilla extract for a kid-friendly version that maintains the delicious flavor profile.
- Enhance the texture by freezing the shots for a firmer, ice cream-like consistency that adds a cool twist to the dessert.
- Use gluten-free Nilla wafers or graham crackers to make the shots suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this treat.
- Create a healthier alternative by using low-fat milk, sugar-free pudding mix, and Greek yogurt instead of whipped topping to reduce calories and increase protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg