Egg Nog Pudding Shots

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Filled with holiday flavors, these Egg Nog Pudding Shots are a fun and flavorful dessert shot. They will be a huge hit at your adult holiday gatherings!

A FUN HOLIDAY THEMED DESSERT SHOT

Now that the holidays are coming up, you absolutely have to make these Egg Nog Pudding Shots. These dessert shots have notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and bourbon and everything just works so well together. Plus eggnog is one of those drinks that you just have to have around the holidays. If you want to have some fun with your grown-up guests and switch up the cocktail routine, then this Egg Nog Pudding Shot recipe is what you want!

Hand holding up one of the Egg Nog Pudding Shots.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What size cups do I need?

I use 2-ounce plastic cups for this recipe which makes a larger portion of about 27 pudding shots.

What kind of Bourbon is best?

Jim Beam is my go-to bourbon but you can use any of your favorites.

Can I make my own whipped topping?

Yes you can. Feel free to make your own favorite recipe or try my recipe for Cinnamon Whipped Cream. It would taste amazing on these shots! Otherwise you can use Cool Whip or canned whipped topping as well.

Can I use homemade eggnog?

Yes, if you have a recipe for homemade eggnog it will work just fine. Both store bought and homemade will work with this recipe.

Do I have to use the cinnamon and nutmeg?

I find that these two spices really bring out the flavor of everything and make it really festive. You could also use pumpkin pie spice as a substitute.

How do I store leftovers?

These can be stored in the refrigerator with the lid on where they will keep for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen. Place lidded containers in a freezer container where they will keep for up to 3 months. They are great frozen, but to defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight until thawed.

Slightly overhead Pinterest image of Egg Nog Pudding Shots on white platter, garnished with nutmeg and cinnamon sticks on platter.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

instant vanilla pudding mix
eggnog
bourbon (I used Jim Beam)
Fireball cinnamon whiskey
ground cinnamon
ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
whipped topping

Ingredients needed: instant vanilla pudding mix, eggnog, bourbon, fireball cinnamon whiskey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and whipped topping.

HOW TO MAKE EGG NOG PUDDING SHOTS:

In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, eggnog, bourbon, Fireball, cinnamon, and nutmeg for 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.

Pudding mix, eggnog, bourbon, cinnamon, and nutmeg whisked together in bowl.

Add one of the 8-ounce containers of whipped topping and fold it in. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

One container of whipped topping folded into the pudding mixture in bowl.

Lay out 27 (2-ounce) plastic cups or something similar onto a sheet tray. Add 3 tablespoons of the pudding mixture to each cup. Cover with the tops or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

Pudding mixture added to plastic cups on sheet tray.

Pipe on the remaining whipped topping to each shot. Sprinkle a little more cinnamon and nutmeg on top if using. Keep chilled and serve immediately.

Whipped topping, cinnamon and nutmeg added to tops of pudding shots on sheet tray.

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Egg Nog Pudding Shots

Filled with holiday flavors, these Egg Nog Pudding Shots are a fun and flavorful dessert shot. They will be a huge hit at your adult holiday gatherings!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

▢ 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
▢ 1 ½ cups eggnog
▢ ¼ cup bourbon (I used Jim Beam)
▢ ¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
▢ 2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping, thawed (divided use)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, eggnog, bourbon, Fireball, cinnamon, and nutmeg for 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
Add one of the 8-ounce containers of whipped topping and fold it in. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
Lay out 27 (2-ounce) plastic cups or something similar onto a sheet tray. Add 3 tablespoons of the pudding mixture to each cup. Cover with the tops or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
Pipe on the remaining whipped topping to each shot. Sprinkle a little more cinnamon and nutmeg on top if using. Keep chilled and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure you are using instant pudding and not cook and serve.
Use your favorite brand of eggnog or bourbon.
Homemade whipped topping can be used.
Homemade eggnog can be used.
These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
You can use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon and nutmeg.

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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