Baileys Chocolate Pudding Shots

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These Baileys chocolate pudding shots are a surefire way to liven up your next party! This rich and creamy shot will add some boozy fun to your festivities and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time!

Baileys Chocolate Pudding Shots with whipped cream

If you thought Bailey’s Irish Cream was delicious on its own, wait until you try it in these delicious Baileys chocolate pudding shots. With all they flavors a boozy hot cocoa, they combine rich chocolate pudding and creamy whipped topping with hot cocoa mix and Baileys for a delicious treat that’s part dessert and part cocktail.

Like our Sugar Cookie Pudding Shots and Pumpkin Pie Pudding Shot recipes, these tasty treats are ideal for parties. There’s no need to wait for a special occasion to make these Baileys pudding shots though. They’re so easy that you can whip them up any time you want a delicious and boozy treat that’s sure to impress!

Baileys Chocolate Pudding Shots on marble countertop

💖Why We Love This Recipe

Great for Parties – Similar to Jello shots, these boozy pudding shots are guaranteed to put some extra fun and cheer in your festivities. They’ll be a huge hit for Valentine’s Day, and with the addition of Irish cream liqueur, they’ll fit right in at your St. Patrick’s Day parties too.

Two Treats in One – With their rich and creamy texture and sweet chocolate flavor, these are like a cocktail and a dessert in one.

Quick and Easy – There’s no cooking, no blending, and no cocktail shaker required for this simple recipe. Just whisk everything together and you’ll have delicious pudding shots with just a few minutes of prep time.

🛒Ingredients

Chocolate instant pudding mix
Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix
Whole milk
Baileys Irish Cream
Whipped cream vodka
Whipped cream (homemade whipped heavy cream, or you can use Cool Whip)
Extra whipped cream for topping
Miniature marshmallows for topping (optional)

📖How to Make Bailey’s Chocolate Pudding Shots

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa mix, the box of chocolate pudding mix, and cold milk, until the mixture is well combined.

Step 2: Add Baileys and whisk to combine.

Step 3: Pour in the whipped cream vodka and continue to mix.

Pouring whipped cream vodka into measuring cup

Step 4: Add the whipped cream, whisking the mixture until ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 5: Pour pudding mixture into 16 plastic shot cups (3 oz), dividing it evenly between the cups. Chill the shots until ready to serve.

Step 6: Garnish with whipped cream just before serving and enjoy.

Bailey's Chocolate Pudding shots topped with whipped cream

Tips & Tricks

Transfer the shot mixture to a measuring cup with a lip before filling your shot glasses. This is the best way to fill them neatly with no mess.
To make these extra boozy, you can add a couple tablespoons of Irish Whiskey and reduce the milk by the same amount. Just be careful not to add too much alcohol or the pudding will not set properly.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. You can also add red sprinkles on top for Valentine’s Day or green sprinkles for St. Patrick’s Day.
Turn these chocolate shots into s’mores pudding shots by rimming the plastic shot glasses with crushed graham crackers and topping the pudding with toasted mini marshmallows.

Bailey's chocolate pudding shots from above

How do I Store Bailey’s Pudding Shots?

You can keep them covered in the refrigerator for about a day. For best results, use the shot cups with lids if you plan to store them overnight. If your cups don’t have lids, you can also cover them with plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container.

Can I Make Them in Advance?

Sure – you can make them a day in advance and keep them in the refrigerator until party time. Just don’t add the whipped cream until you’re ready to serve. I don’t recommend making them more than a day ahead of time, as the pudding will lose some of its creamy texture and rich flavor.

Chocolate pudding shots with ingredients in background

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