Coconut Cream Pudding Shots

Close-up of pudding shots in small plastic shot cups; some garnished with toasted coconut.

These luscious Coconut Pudding Shots are cool, creamy alcohol-infused mini-sweets; perfect as a light dessert or adults-only party-time treat for a crowd.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 70kcal

Author Renee

Equipment

Ingredients

3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding (1 small pkg) or coconut cream
¾ cup milk ; whole or 2%
¼ cup vodka ; plain, toasted coconut, or whipped cream flavored (or rum, or whiskey)
½ cup coconut cream liqueur
8 ounces non-dairy whipped topping i.e., Cool Whip

Garnish

1 tablespoon toasted coconut or plain shredded coconut (optional)

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Instructions

Whisk milk, vodka, and coconut liqueur in bowl.
Add pudding mix; whisk until smooth and slightly thick.
Fold in Cool Whip.
Scoop into small cups, cover, and chill in fridge or freezer.
Garnish with toasted coconut before serving, if desired.

Notes

Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 1 week, or frozen up to 1 month.

Variations

Pina Colada Pudding Shots: Coconut pudding and pineapple liqueur.
Chocolate-Coconut Pudding Shots: Chocolate pudding and coconut liqueur.
Captain & Coconut Pudding Shots: Omit the vodka and coconut liqueur, and substitute in ¾ cups of Captain Morgan Coconut Rum.
Kid-friendly / Alcohol-free: Omit all spirits, use 1½ cups of milk, and use coconut flavored pudding mix.

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