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King Cake Pudding Shots

Creamy, boozy King Cake Pudding Shots that celebrate Mardi Gras in a tiny cup, perfect for parties!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup cake vodka
  • 1/4 cup vanilla vodka
  • Food coloring (purple, green, yellow)
  • Graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)
  • Plastic baby figurine (for decoration)
  • Shot glasses or small cups

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix and milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Stir in the whipped cream until well combined.
  3. Divide the pudding mixture into three separate bowls.
  4. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl (one for purple, one for green, and one for yellow) and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the cake vodka to the purple mixture and vanilla vodka to the other bowls. Mix well.
  6. Layer the colored pudding mixtures into shot glasses or small cups, starting with purple, then green, and finally yellow.
  7. Top with graham cracker crumbs and a plastic baby before serving.
  8. Enjoy responsibly!

Notes

Chill the pudding mixture for 10–15 minutes before layering for cleaner layers. Taste the pudding before adding vodka to adjust alcohol levels as needed.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Adult, Boozy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shot
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Mardi Gras, Pudding Shots, Party Treats, Boozy Desserts, Layered Desserts