These Banana Pudding Shots are a fun and delicious dessert perfect for parties. Creamy banana pudding mixed with whipped topping and a splash of whipped cream vodka is layered with crushed Nilla Wafers and garnished with banana slices for a delightful bite-sized treat.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:30 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 box (3.4 oz) banana cream pudding mix
1 cup whole milk
1 cup whipped cream vodka
16 ounces whipped topping, divided
40 Nilla Wafers, crushed
About 3 large bananas (around 30 slices), optional garnish
About 30 mini Nilla Wafers, optional garnish
Instructions
Prepare pudding mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and banana pudding mix until the mixture thickens.
Add vodka: Whisk in the whipped cream vodka until fully combined with the pudding mixture.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in half (8 ounces) of the whipped topping until the pudding mixture is smooth and well blended.
Chill pudding: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the shot cups.
Arrange shot cups: Place 30 or more 2-ounce shot cups on a flat surface like a cookie sheet for easy transport.
Add crushed wafers: Spoon about half a tablespoon of crushed Nilla Wafers into the bottom of each shot cup, spreading evenly. Save the remaining crushed wafers for later.
Fill with pudding: Spoon the chilled pudding mixture over the crushed wafers in each cup, filling about three-quarters full.
Add whipped topping garnish: Optionally, use a piping bag and tip to pipe a dollop of the remaining whipped topping on top of each pudding shot.
Garnish and serve: Add a banana slice and a mini Nilla Wafer to each cup, then sprinkle the leftover crushed wafers on top. Enjoy immediately or keep chilled until serving.
Notes
Use chilled ingredients to help the pudding set properly and keep the shots cool.
Mini Nilla Wafers and banana slices are optional but add a nice decorative touch and extra flavor.
If you don’t have a piping bag, simply spoon the whipped topping on top.
These shots should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours for the best taste and texture.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the whipped cream vodka and add an equal amount of milk or vanilla extract for flavor.
