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Vanilla RumChata Pudding Shots

Name: Vanilla RumChata Pudding Shots
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 205 min
Ingredients: 1 box (3.4-ounce) vanilla Jell-O instant pudding; ¾ cup cold whole milk; ¾ cup chilled RumChata; 8-ounce container Cool Whip (thawed); Whipped cream; Cinnamon

These Vanilla RumChata Pudding Shots are always a hit. They're creamy, lightly sweet, and perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime friends stop by. Prep ahead, chill in the fridge, and bring them out when you're ready for something more fun than regular drinks. Guests will love that they're basically a dessert and cocktail combined.

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Author:

Sara Nelson

Modified:

Prep Time: 25

Chilling Time: 3

Total Time: 3 25

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This RumChata shots with pudding recipe is all about creamy, boozy pudding that sets perfectly in small cups, making it a boozy dessert to serve at gatherings. With just a few ingredients — instant vanilla pudding, milk, RumChata, and Cool Whip, these Vanilla RumChata Pudding Shots comes together quickly. The texture is soft, creamy, and easy to enjoy.

The pudding shots are portioned into disposable shot cups, making them easy to serve and even easier to clean up. You can garnish them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon to add a little extra flavor and visual appeal. Serve them at holiday gatherings, weekend parties, girls night, a tailgate, or even as a boozy treat after dinner.

Small cups filled with creamy, light-yellow dessert topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon are arranged on a white surface with cinnamon sticks and a RumChata bottle nearby.

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

Comes together in 25 minutes, then chills while you get ready for the party.
Requires only 4 main ingredients.
Smooth, creamy texture with just the right amount of RumChata flavor.
Great make-ahead dessert for parties that are always a huge hit, especially during the holiday season.
Easy to scale up or down depending on the size of your crowd.

➡️ Ingredients you’ll need

Ingredients for a dessert are arranged on a white surface: vanilla instant pudding, cinnamon, Jell-O shot cups, RumChata, Cool Whip, whipped cream, and milk, each labeled with text.

⏲ How to make this vanilla RumChata pudding shots recipe

A glass bowl filled with white powder sits on a white surface, next to a box of Jell-O vanilla pudding mix, a bottle of RumChata, and a metal whisk.

A glass mixing bowl filled with a creamy liquid mixture sits on a white surface, next to a box of Jell-O vanilla pudding mix, a bottle of RumChata, and a metal whisk.

A bowl of yellow pudding mixture with a whisk inside, next to a box of Jell-O vanilla instant pudding and a white bottle labeled RumChata, all on a white surface.

A glass bowl of yellow pudding mixture sits on a white surface, with a box of Jell-O vanilla pudding mix, a bottle of RumChata, and a whisk nearby.

A glass bowl containing whipped topping and yellow pudding mixture sits on a white surface. Nearby are a box of Jell-O vanilla instant pudding and a white bottle labeled RumChata.

A bowl of whipped mixture with a spatula, next to a box of Jell-O vanilla pudding mix and a bottle of RumChata on a white surface.

A glass bowl of creamy white mixture is on a marble surface, next to a box of Jello vanilla instant pudding and a bottle of RumChata liqueur.

A bottle of RumChata, a box of Jell-O vanilla instant pudding, and several small cups filled with creamy white pudding are arranged on a white surface.

Small plastic cups filled with creamy yellow pudding, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, next to whole cinnamon sticks on a white surface.

👉 Easy ingredient swaps

Whole Milk: Whole milk works best here for a creamy texture, but 2% or skim milk can also be used if that’s what you have on hand. Avoid using non-dairy milks, since they may not set as well with instant pudding mix.
RumChata: Substitute with Baileys or another cream liqueur if you like.
Cool Whip: Whipped cream works too.
Vanilla Pudding Mix: Swap for instant chocolate pudding, white chocolate pudding, pumpkin spice pudding mix, or your favorite flavor of pudding.

✨ Variations

Flavor: Instead of whipped cream, top shots with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate sprinkles, or crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for extra texture.
Cheesecake: Use cheesecake-flavored pudding mix to create RumChata cheesecake pudding shots.
Booze-free: Replace RumChata with additional milk to skip the alcohol but keep the creamy texture.

💬 FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can make the pudding mixture ahead, store it in an airtight container in the freezer, then thaw and assemble in disposable shot cups or plastic shot glasses with lids before serving.

What’s the best way to transport these pudding shots?

Put the pudding shots in disposable cups with lids and set them upright in a baking pan, cooler, or sturdy container. Keep them chilled with ice packs, especially if you’re traveling far.

How long do leftovers last?

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze them?

Freezing isn’t recommended because the texture may change, but you can make the pudding mixture ahead and freeze it in an airtight container, then thaw and assemble before serving.

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