Vanilla Pudding Shot
The foundational pudding shot recipe featuring creamy vanilla pudding spiked with vodka for a smooth, dessert-like treat.
- 1 boxinstant vanilla pudding mix(3.4 oz box)
- 1 cupwhole milk(cold)
- 1 cupwhipped cream vodka
- 8 ozcool whip(thawed)
- Whipped cream and sprinklesgarnish
- 1In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 2Add whipped cream vodka and whisk until incorporated.
- 3Gently fold in Cool Whip until no white streaks remain.
- 4Spoon into 2-oz plastic cups.
- 5Refrigerate at least 1 hour until set, or freeze for firmer texture.
- 6Top with whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.
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Pudding shots emerged in the early 2000s as a creamier alternative to jello shots. The vanilla version became the template for countless variations, using instant pudding mixed with alcohol and whipped topping for a mousse-like consistency that has become a tailgate and party staple.
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