Christmas Chocolate Kahlua & Bailey’s Pudding Shots are a festive and boozy treat perfect for holiday parties. Here’s a basic recipe to create your own delicious pudding shots.
Ingredients:
- Chocolate Pudding Mix: 1 (3.4 oz) package, instant variety
- Milk: ¾ cup, cold (use full-fat milk for a creamier texture)
- Kahlua: ¼ cup, coffee-flavored liqueur
- Bailey’s Irish Cream: ¼ cup
- Whipped Cream: for topping
- Chocolate Sprinkles: for garnish
- Vodka (optional): ½ cup if you prefer stronger shots
- Cool Whip (thawed) or homemade whipped cream: 8 oz for mixing into the pudding
- Mini Chocolate Chips or chocolate shavings (optional): for garnish
Supplies:
- Shot Glasses or Plastic Shot Cups: to serve
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Piping Bag (optional): for adding the pudding mix to the cups neatly
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pudding Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until well blended and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- If you’re using vodka, add it to the mixture along with the milk.
- Add the Spirits:
- Stir in the Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping:
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream into the pudding mixture until it’s well combined and no streaks remain.
- Fill the Shot Cups:
- Spoon the pudding mixture into shot glasses, or use a piping bag to neatly fill the cups if preferred.
- Leave a little room at the top of each cup if you’d like to add a layer of whipped cream before serving.
- Chill:
- Place the pudding shots in the refrigerator to set, ideally for at least 2 hours.
- Serve:
- Before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each pudding shot.
- Garnish with chocolate sprinkles and mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Serve with small spoons or just let guests squeeze the shots directly into their mouths if you’re using flexible plastic shot cups.
Tips:
- Alcohol Content: Adjust the alcohol content to your taste, but remember that too much liquid can prevent the pudding from setting properly.
- Setting Time: For best results, let the pudding shots set overnight.
- Freezing: For a more ice-cream-like consistency, you can place the pudding shots in the freezer for an hour before serving.
- Customizations: You can layer the pudding with whipped cream in the cups for a more decorative look or alternate with different pudding flavors.
Enjoy responsibly and have a joyous festive celebration with these Christmas Chocolate Kahlua & Bailey’s Pudding Shots!