Limoncello Pudding Shots
Limoncello Pudding Shots are delicious little cups of boozy lemon pudding! Excellent for parties and get-togethers, they bring the sweet fun!
Why We Love Limoncello Pudding Shots
- Easily create fun Limoncello Pudding Shots for all the grown-ups using only four ingredients- Cool Whip, lemon pudding, Limoncello, and milk!
- Lemony and light, these lemon pudding shots have a great burst of sweet lemon and are a little too easy to eat because all that lemon hides the taste of the alcohol.
- These little shots of sunshine can also be made with other flavors, like lime and coconut, so be sure to check out the tips section for more ideas!
- Give your Limoncello shots a little more flair and top them with more whipped cream, sprinkles, a little mint, or lemon slices and really make them pop!
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Pudding Limoncello Shots
PUDDING: To make these shots you will need instant pudding mix. Make sure the pudding is instant and not cook & serve so that it sets quickly.
MILK: To make the pudding you will need milk. You can use what you have on hand but typically 2% or whole milk works best when making pudding.
LIMONCELLO: Limoncello is a lemon-flavored Italian liqueur and it brings more lemony sweetness to these pudding shots and is easily found in most liquor stores.
WHIPPED TOPPING: You will need whipped topping, like Cool Whip or a store brand, for folding into the pudding and for topping the shots. You can also make homemade whipped cream if you’d like. You can also choose to use spray whipped cream to top the shots more easily.
How to Make Lemon Pudding Shots with Limoncello
Jump to RecipeSTEP 1 In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk and whisk until well mixed. Whisk in the Limoncello and stir for a few minutes until the pudding has thickened.
STEP 2 Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping to the pudding mixture and stir until no streaks remain. Refrigerate the pudding for 5 minutes. While the pudding is cooling, arrange 28 2-ounce plastic cups on a tray.
STEP 3 Fill each cup with 3 tablespoons of pudding and place the tops on the containers or cover them with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the shots for at least 1 hour.
STEP 4 Before serving, top each Limoncello Pudding Shot with whipped cream and any garnishes you like. Keep the shots chilled if not serving immediately.
Tips & Tricks
- You can use a lemon or other citrus vodka in place of Limoncello but this will increase the ABV, or alcohol by volume, and make a stronger pudding shot.
- To increase the punch of alcohol when using Limoncello you can use more in the recipe and less milk, just be sure to use the same ratio of liquid.
- Other pudding flavors can be used too, like vanilla, cheesecake, or coconut. Just make sure to use instant pudding.
- You can use freshly made whipped cream in place of the whipped topping. To make homemade whipped cream you will need 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and ¼ cup of powdered sugar. Add them to a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Use half of the whipped cream in the pudding mixture and the other half for topping the shots.
Lemon Pudding Shots Recipe FAQ
What type of alcohol is Limoncello?
Limoncello is a liqueur that hails from Italy and is made with lemon, sugar, and typically vodka. Other neutral spirits can be used as well, but vodka is used most often. Steeping lemon peels in a spirit releases the wonderful limonene oil, the light yellow color, and other constituents that give Limoncello its bright color and lemon flavor. Most brands of Limoncello range between 20-30% ABV, and some homemade limoncello versions can contain more.
How long do pudding shots last?
Keep your pudding shots fresh and tasty by keeping them covered and in the fridge for up to 5 days. Pudding shots can also be frozen, and to do this you should leave the toppings off of the shots, put a lid or other plastic wrap over the container, and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy the pudding shots, let them thaw in the freezer, and then garnish with your favorite toppings.
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- Banana Split Pudding Shots
- Irish Car Bomb Jello Shots
- Grasshopper Jello Shots
- Vodka Jello Shots
- Pina Colada Jello Shots
Limoncello Pudding Shots
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant lemon pudding mix (1 small box)
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ¾ cup limoncello
- 16 ounces Cool Whip thawed, divided
Instructions
- Add the pudding mix and milk to a large mixing bowl, and whisk until combined.
- Pour in the limoncello and whisk for 2 minutes until the pudding thickens.
- Add one 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip to the bowl and fold it into the pudding until there aren't any streaks left. Put the bowl in the fridge for 5 minutes.
- Lay out 28 plastic cups on a baking sheet. Add 3 tablespoons of the pudding mixture to each cup. Cover the cups with their lids and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Serve as is or pipe the remaining Cool Whip on top of each shot in a swirl. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
I’ve made this recipe twice now and it was a HUGE hit both times! This last time I added some crushed graham crackers on top and it was even better!