Description
Sinful banana pudding shots bring Southern comfort to cocktail hour, blending creamy vanilla custard with banana liqueur and graham cracker crumbs. Smooth, boozy dessert bites offer sweet nostalgia in compact glasses you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup vanilla vodka or spiced rum
- ¾ cup cold milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup crushed Nilla wafers (plus more for topping)
- 1 banana, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- 12–14 plastic shot cups
Instructions
- Blend Pudding Base: Whisk banana pudding mix with milk until silky and thickened, creating a smooth foundational cream.
- Infuse Spirits: Incorporate vodka or rum into the pudding mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute alcohol evenly.
- Create Texture: Fold whipped topping into the mixture, generating a luxurious, airy consistency that enhances the pudding’s richness.
- Add Crunch: Mix in crushed Nilla wafers, distributing the cookie fragments to provide delightful textural contrast.
- Assemble Shots: Carefully fill shot glasses with the creamy mixture, ensuring uniform distribution and aesthetic appeal.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate shots for minimum one hour, allowing flavors to meld and mixture to firm up completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Crown each shot with a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle additional Nilla wafer crumbs, and optionally garnish with a fresh banana slice for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Select a high-quality vodka or rum that complements the banana flavor without overpowering the sweetness.
- Adjust liquor quantity based on preference – less alcohol for milder shots, more for a stronger kick.
- Add crushed Nilla wafers just before serving to maintain crunch and prevent them from becoming mushy in the pudding.
- Allow minimum 1-hour refrigeration to help shots set properly and develop richer, blended flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg