These delicious Rumchata Pudding Shots are inspired by the flavors of horchata. This boozy dessert is a great recipe for parties!
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About this Rumchata Pudding Shots recipe
Rumchata Pudding Shots are the boozy dessert treat you didn’t know you needed! This is the vanilla version of our chocolate pudding shots which uses Baileys and Kahlua. These use Rumchata, which is a rum-based liqueur. I’m usually a chocolate-loving person, but we devoured the vanilla ones first when we made both!
This is the perfect addition to any party — great for a tailgate party, New Year’s Eve, Christmas parties, girls night and everything in between. Chocolate chip cookie shots and pudding shots are still vying for the number one slot as to which is our favorite!
Rumchata pudding shots only require a few simple ingredients to make too. It’s truly such an easy recipe and it’s always a huge hit with all of our guests LOVE at parties. I mean, who wouldn’t love a boozy pudding mixture in little shot glasses?
Mix up these mini creamy pudding shots to serve at your next gathering. But be warned, everyone is going to want the recipe ASAP! You’ll have to share your secrets!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
I love that these always taste amazing, and they’re truly so simple to mix up:
- Make these shots ahead of time. They have to chill anyway, so you can mix them up and then store in the fridge until needed.
- Easily change up the flavor of pudding shots by using different pudding mix.
- Use these Rumchata pudding shots for any occasion! No matter what gathering you’re hosting or planning for, these would work.
Tools & glassware
To make these Rumchata pudding shots, you only need a couple basic tools. Grab a mixing bowl, measuring cups, and a whisk. You will also need a silicone spatula to fold the whipped topping into the other ingredients.
To serve, use small shot glasses. The disposable plastic shot glasses are great if you want easy clean-up!
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Ingredients
Here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need to grab from the grocery stores and raid your bar cart for!
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- milk
- creamy liqueur, like Rumchata
- frozen whipped topping
- whipped cream, for topping
- chocolate sprinkles, for garnish
Substitutions & variations
Flavor fun: You can use a different flavor of instant pudding mix! White chocolate pudding, butterscotch pudding, pumpkin spice pudding mix, and instant chocolate pudding are all tasty options with horchata. Of course, you can also make chocolate pudding shots!
Garnish: Choose whatever kind of sprinkles you want as a garnish. A sprinkle of cinnamon, some crushed cookies, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and even a pinch of sea salt are all great garnishes. You could even make some boozy whipped cream with more Rumchata if you want.
Boozy banana pudding shots: You could also add a crust of graham cracker crumbs on the bottom and a banana slice on top!
Dairy-free swaps: This Rumchata pudding shot would actually be pretty easy to make dairy-free. Just swap out the milk for a dairy-free alternative and grab some whipped topping made with coconut milk or another alternative.
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make these creamy pudding shots in no time:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
Stir in the Rumchata until smooth, then fold in thawed whipped topping until well combined.
Spoon the mixture into small cups, then chill in the refrigerator for about 3 hours until set. You may place them in the freezer for 1-2 hours to chill faster.
Before serving, top with more whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles or edible stars.
Tips & tricks
Check out these few tips for the best results:
- When whisking the pudding mix and milk, make sure to mix thoroughly to avoid any lumps. If you find any lumps, a quick whisking or using a hand mixer can help smooth things out.
- Before folding in the whipped topping, give the mixture a taste. If you like it sweeter or with a stronger liqueur flavor, you can adjust the amounts to your preference. Don’t add too much alcohol though, or the shots may not set with the proper pudding texture.
- I know it’ll be hard to wait for these tasty little treats, but don’t pull them out of the fridge too soon! They really need to chill so they can set well.
Food pairings
I love to serve these dessert shots with cookies! They’re so tasty with chai snickerdoodles or baileys chocolate chip cookies. For a salty sweet combo, serve with some buttery popcorn or a charcuterie board.
Other treats like cinnamon sugar donuts and a big slice of Baileys Irish cream cheesecake would pair so great with Rumchata pudding shots.
And these would be a fun treat for Christmas or New Year’s. These champagne jello shots would be delicious with them!
FAQ
Absolutely! This dessert can be made a day ahead of time, so it’s perfect for parties or gatherings. Just keep it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. They can also keep in the freezer for about a week.
You likely have too much alcohol in the mixture if your pudding shots won’t set. You also could have gotten some of the measurements mixed up and have too much liquid. Your best bet is to try again and ensure you’re following the recipe step-by-step!
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Rumchata Pudding Shots
ingredients
- 4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Rumchata cream liqueur or other creamy liqueur
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping such as Cool Whip or Truwhip, thawed
- whipped cream for topping
- chocolate sprinkles for garnish
instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
- Stir in Rumchata until smooth. Fold in thawed whipped topping until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into small cups, then chill until set, about 3 hours. (You may place them in the freezer to chill faster, about 1-2 hours.)
- Before serving, top with more whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles or edible stars.
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