Banana Pudding Shots Recipe

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These banana pudding shots are like having your favorite childhood dessert in a fun, adult-friendly format.

Prep Time6

Total Time6

Course: Beverages, Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 94kcal

Begin by combining the milk and banana cream pudding mix in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk the mixture until it becomes thickened, which should take about 2 minutes of consistent whisking.
1 Box Banana Cream Pudding, 1 Cup Whole Milk
Pour in the whipped cream vodka and whisk until everything is thoroughly combined. Next, add 8 ounces (half) of the whipped topping to the pudding bowl and mix until completely incorporated.
1 Cup Whipped Cream Vodka, 16 Ounces Whipped Topping
Cover the pudding bowl and place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the next steps. This helps keep the mixture chilled during prep.
Arrange your shot cups on a flat, moveable surface like a baking sheet. Crush your vanilla wafers and place a half tablespoon of the crushed wafers into the bottom of each shot cup, spreading them evenly. Set aside the remaining crushed wafers for later use.
40 Nilla Wafers
Spoon the chilled pudding mixture on top of the cookie layer, filling each shot cup until it's about three-quarters full. Be careful not to overfill the cups with pudding, as you'll need space for the toppings.
Using a frosting bag with a frosting tip (if desired), add a dollop of the remaining whipped topping to each shot. Finish by placing a banana slice and a mini vanilla wafer on top of each shot, then sprinkle with the remaining crushed wafers. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.
Around 30 Mini Nilla Wafers, Around 30 Banana Slices

Consistency Control - If you want thicker pudding shots, reduce the vodka to half a cup and increase the milk accordingly. For thinner shots that go down easier, stick to the original measurements.
Make-Ahead Strategy - Prepare the pudding mixture and crushed wafers ahead of time, but assemble the shots just before serving to maintain the wafer crunch.
Piping Technique - Use a frosting bag with a star tip to create professional-looking dollops of whipped cream on top of each shot.
Temperature Matters - Keep all ingredients chilled throughout the process to ensure the best texture and prevent the whipped topping from deflating.