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Banana Pudding Shot

Southern banana pudding transformed into a boozy shot with layers of vanilla wafer crumbs, banana pudding spiked with rum, and fresh banana.

rumEasy~25% ABV
MethodLayerGlassShot GlassGarnishMini Nilla wafer and banana slice
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 boxinstant banana pudding mix(3.4 oz box)
  • 1 cupwhole milk(cold)
  • ¾ cupwhite rum
  • 8 ozcool whip(thawed)
  • 20 cookiesnilla wafers(crushed)
  • Mini Nilla wafer and banana slicegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Crush Nilla wafers in a bag with rolling pin.
  2. 2Whisk pudding mix, cold milk, and rum for 2 minutes.
  3. 3Fold in Cool Whip until smooth.
  4. 4Layer in 3-oz cups: crumbs, pudding, crumbs, pudding.
  5. 5Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  6. 6Top with whipped cream, wafer, and banana slice before serving.
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History & Origin

Banana pudding is a beloved Southern dessert with origins dating to the late 1800s. Transforming it into a pudding shot preserves all the nostalgic flavors while adding a grown-up twist. White rum complements the banana flavor without overpowering it, while the Nilla wafer layer provides authentic texture.

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