Like banana splits? Then you will love this fabulous banana split pudding shots recipe! Great for tailgating, a backyard BBQ, or other large adult-oriented events, this pudding shot recipe is a great addition to any adult party or celebration. Use the step-by-step instructions to make your own fabulous party pudding shot.
Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe
This is a party recipe as it makes at least 36 pudding shots. These are also wonderful boozy desserts too, especially in shooter cups or a dessert cup recipe. You do not have to layer the recipe if serving as a dessert if you prefer to each flavor individually.
If you love this pudding shot, you may enjoy this Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Shots Recipe or pehaps this Vanilla Pudding Shots Recipe (a great base pudding shot recipe!) or this terrific White Russian Pudding Shots Recipe.
How to Make Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe
1. Prep – Line a baking sheet with 36 souffle cups.
2. Make the pudding – In three separate mixing bowls, place one flavor of pudding mix, along with one cup of milk, in each bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until fully combined.
3. Add the alcohol – In the banana pudding, add the 99 Bananas and whisk by hand until thick. In the vanilla pudding, add the cherry brandy and whisk by hand until thick. In the chocolate pudding, add the chocolate liqueur and whisk until thick.
4. Add the food coloring – In the banana pudding, add the yellow food coloring. In the vanilla pudding, add the red food coloring. Mix both bowls separately until there are no color streaks.
5. Add the whipped topping – Add one 8-ounce container of cool whip to each bowl and mix until no white streaks appear.
6. Chill – Layer one flavor at a time in the souffle containers, filling the container a third of the way with each flavor. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours.
7. Serve – Garnish with whipped cream, nuts, chocolate syrup, and a cherry. Serve and enjoy!
Tips and Variations for making this Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe:
● Use any brand you like – I use Jello brand pudding (instant, sugar-free, or fully-loaded) and Cool Whip (regular) brand whipped topping as they are the most popular and easy to find. However, you can use any brand of instant pudding or thawed whipped topping you prefer.
● Use less milk – If you would like to make your pudding shots thicker, you can add as little as ½ a cup of milk per small pudding box. However, I wouldn’t go any lower than that.
● Other whipped cream options – I usually use full fat whipped cream, but you can use fat-free or lite whipped cream as well. Just note that a lighter whip cream will make the pudding shot also lighter.
● 99 Bananas schnapps is used, you could substitute Banana Jack or Banana Rum if you prefer.
● You can substitute Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur for the Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur if you like. Of course, you may also use your favorite chocolate liqueur instead of Godiva.
● You can add a few drops of banana extract if you like.
● You could add a few drops of cherry extract to the cherry portion of this pudding shot if you like cherry.
● There is no longer a cherry instant pudding available. There is a strawberry instant pudding if you prefer strawberry in your banana splits as that it a traditional banana split flavor. However, if you do this, adjust to a strawberry liqueur or cordial and skip the cherry brandy.
● Use whatever nuts you prefer- crushed party peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds, are all good choices.
● Layer the flavors how you like – No need to follow exactly how I layer the flavors in this pudding shot recipe.
● Alternate using a mixer and mixing with your hands – If you whip the milk and pudding using a hand mixer, then stir by hand when adding the alcohol, you’ll get the pudding shots to set up quicker.
● How many shots does this make? – How many shots you yield from this recipe depends on your shots containers and if you’re capping them. If you use a 2.5-ounce container, you will get approximately 36 pudding shots, 2-ounce containers, you will end up with approximately 42 pudding shots (uncapped). If you use larger containers, you will yield even fewer individual servings. Just note that you will want to put less in the container if you are placing lids on them and more if you are not.
● Make a smaller portion is not easy with this recipe. There is a reason I call it a party recipe as it makes a lot!
● Storage – Store in individual pudding shot containers, covered, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
● Reheating – In order to bring a frozen pudding shot to an edible temperature, let them thaw naturally. Do not heat them to quicken the process as this could ruin the shots. (Note: I do not advise freezing a pudding shot although some people do. You can freeze covered for up to three months, but the consistency will be changed.)
Common Questions About Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe
Can You Freeze Pudding Shots?
You can freeze pudding shots if need be, but it is not something I advise as the consistency will change.
How Long Do Pudding Shots Last?
I try not to keep my pudding shots longer than five days in the fridge (or past three months in the freezer). With dairy being involved, I tend to err on the side of caution.
Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe Ingredients:
● 1 3oz Instant Chocolate Pudding package
● 1 3oz Instant Vanilla Pudding package
● 1 3 oz Instant Banana Pudding package
● 3 cups Cold Milk, divided
● 1 cup Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur
● 1 cup 99 Bananas
● 1 cup Cherry Brandy
● 6 drops Yellow Food Coloring
● 6 Drops Red Food coloring
● 3 8oz tubs Cool Whip Topping, thawed
● 1 Banana, for garnish
● Hershey’s Syrup, for garnish
● Whipped Cream, for garnish
● 36 Maraschino Cherries, for garnish
● ½ Crushed Nuts, for garnish
Banana Split Pudding Shots Mise en Place:
● 36 (2.5 oz) plastic pudding shot cups with lids if transporting
● Baking Sheet (or other tray)
● Measuring Cup
● Bowl
● Spatula
● Whisk and/or Stand Mixer
Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe Directions:
1. Place 36 pudding shot cups (2.5oz soufflé cups) on a large baking sheet. Set aside.
2. Pour the contents of one small (3 oz) banana instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
3. Whisk in one cup of cold whole milk; mix well. (use an electric mixer if you like)
4. Add in the 99 Bananas by hand until the mixture starts to thicken.
5. Fold in one 8 ounce package of thawed whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.
6. Add in the yellow food coloring and fold until you no longer see yellow streaks.
7. Spoon the pudding mixture into the prepared plastic cups, filling each cup 1/3 of the way.
8. Pour the contents of one small (3 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
9. Whisk in one cup of cold whole milk; mix well. (use an electric mixer if you like)
10. Add in the red food coloring and fold until you no longer see red streaks.
11. Add in the cherry brandy by hand until the mixture starts to thicken.
Note: if adding cherry extract, now is the time.
12. Fold in one 8 ounce package of thawed whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.
13. Spoon the pudding mixture into the prepared plastic cups, filling each cup 2/3 of the way.
14. Pour the contents of one small (3 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
15. Whisk in the cold whole milk; mix well. (use an electric mixer if you like)
16. Add in the Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur by hand until the mixture starts to thicken.
17. Fold in one 8 ounce package of thawed whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.
18. Spoon the pudding mixture into the prepared plastic cups, filling up to the top of each rim.
19. Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight works best!)
20. After 4 hours, if you are not servings immediately, you can place lids on the plastic cups and chill overnight.
21. Top with whipped cream, Hershey’s syrup, chopped banana, nuts, and a maraschino cherry before serving.
Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe
Banana Split Pudding Shots Recipe. Like banana splits? Then you will love this fabulous banana split pudding shots recipe! Great for tailgating, a backyard BBQ, or other large adult-oriented events, this pudding shot recipe is a great addition to any adult party or celebration. Use the step-by-step instructions to make your own fabulous party pudding shot.
Ingredients
- 1 3oz Instant Chocolate Pudding package
- 1 3oz Instant Vanilla Pudding package
- 1 3 oz Instant Banana Pudding package
- 3 cups Cold Milk, divided
- 1 cup Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur
- 1 cup 99 Bananas
- 1 cup Cherry Brandy
- 6 drops Yellow Food Coloring
- 6 Drops Red Food coloring
- 3 8oz tubs Cool Whip Topping, thawed
- 1 Banana, for garnish
- Hershey's Syrup, for garnish
- Whipped Cream, for garnish
- 36 Maraschino Cherries, for garnish
- ½ Crushed Nuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Place 36 pudding shot cups (2.5oz soufflé cups) on a large baking sheet. Set aside.
- Pour the contents of one small (3 oz) banana instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk in one cup of cold whole milk; mix well. (use an electric mixer if you like)
- Add in the 99 Bananas by hand until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Fold in one 8 ounce package of thawed whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.
- Add in the yellow food coloring and fold until you no longer see yellow streaks.
- Spoon the pudding mixture into the prepared plastic cups, filling each cup 1/3 of the way.
- Pour the contents of one small (3 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk in one cup of cold whole milk; mix well. (use an electric mixer if you like)
- Add in the red food coloring and fold until you no longer see red streaks.
- Add in the cherry brandy by hand until the mixture starts to thicken.
Note: if adding cherry extract, now is the time. - Fold in one 8 ounce package of thawed whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.
- Spoon the pudding mixture into the prepared plastic cups, filling each cup 2/3 of the way.
- Pour the contents of one small (3 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the cold whole milk; mix well. (use an electric mixer if you like)
- Add in the Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur by hand until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Fold in one 8 ounce package of thawed whipped topping and stir until the pudding mixture is light and fluffy and you no longer see any white streaks from the whipped topping.
- Spoon the pudding mixture into the prepared plastic cups, filling up to the top of each rim.
- Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight works best!)
- After 4 hours, if you are not servings immediately, you can place lids on the plastic cups and chill overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, Hershey's syrup, chopped banana, nuts, and a maraschino cherry before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
36Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 406Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 87gFiber: 9gSugar: 50gProtein: 5g
Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.
As always, drink responsibly, and please don’t drink and drive.
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