Ohhh yes—Baileys Pudding Shots 🥃🍫—creamy, boozy, and always the first thing gone at a party. Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe plus a couple fun twists.
🍮 Baileys Pudding Shots
Ingredients (makes ~20 small shots)
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup milk (cold)
- ¾ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cocoa powder
Instructions
- Whisk pudding mix + milk + Baileys until smooth and slightly thick (about 2 minutes).
- Fold in whipped topping gently until fully combined and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe into small plastic shot cups.
- Chill at least 1 hour (overnight is even better).
- Garnish just before serving if you’re feeling fancy.
🔥 Flavor Variations
- Vanilla Baileys: Use vanilla pudding + add a splash of espresso
- Mint Chocolate: Chocolate pudding + mint Baileys + crushed Andes mints
- Salted Caramel: Caramel pudding + Baileys + drizzle caramel sauce
- Extra Kick: Add 1–2 tbsp vodka or chocolate liqueur
Tips
- Keep them refrigerated until serving
- Best enjoyed within 24–36 hours
- Label them—these sneak up on people 😄
If you want, I can give you a church-friendly (non-alcoholic) version or a holiday-themed Baileys pudding shot trio that looks amazing on a dessert table. Just say the word 🍀✨
