Name: Banana Pudding Shots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (3.4 oz) box of instant banana pudding; 1 ½ cups milk; ½ cup white rum; 18 nilla wafers, crushed; 6 (3 oz.) plastic shot cups; Whipped cream for topping; 6 banana slices for topping

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These Banana Pudding Shots made with Bacardi Rum are one of my favorites to make in the Summer. All the goodness of banana pudding spiked with a little something, you can’t go wrong! They’re so easy to make and will definitely be a hit at your next party. Nothing says Summer like banana pudding and bacardi rum! Here’s how to make these yummy pudding shots!

After you make these, also check out our Strawberries and Cream Jello Shots that have the best of both worlds- pudding and jello!

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Banana Pudding Shot Ingredients

1 (3.4 oz) box of instant banana pudding
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup white rum (we used Bacardi)
18 nilla wafers, crushed
6 (3 oz.) plastic shot cups
Whipped cream for topping
6 banana slices for topping

With the banana pudding, wafers, and fresh bananas, you get all of the fun flavors of traditional banana pudding, only we’ve spiced these little mini pudding cups up with some Bacardi rum. These ingredients will make 6 banana pudding shots in the bigger 3 oz. plastic shot cups.

How to Make The Banana Pudding Shooters

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk, and rum.

2. Pour into each 3 oz. cup, about halfway full.

3. Add a small layer of crushed nilla wafers to each cup.

4. Divide the remaining pudding evenly among the cups. You can chill these in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Then, before serving, top with whipped cream and a slice of banana.

This is such a fun pudding shot recipe. You might also like these other delicious jello and pudding shots-

Banana Pudding Shot FAQs

Can you make pudding shots ahead of time?

You sure can! I recommend finding plastic shot cups with lids in case you want to throw lids on them until time to enjoy them. They’re good in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours if needed.

Can I use a different liquor for banana pudding shots?

Absolutely, we used Bacardi rum, but coconut rum or banana flavored rum would be delicious! You could also use vodka (I recommend whipped cream flavored) or any liquor you have on hand, really.

Can I use a different flavor pudding?

Absolutely, if you don’t have banana pudding you could opt for any flavor you like- chocolate or vanilla would be delicious, or cheesecake! You can keep the nilla wafers or pass on them- totally up to you. You can create your very own custom pudding shots!

What is the best rum for shots?

The best rum is any clear or white rum that doesn’t have a flavor. You CAN get creative with flavored rum, but if you want your other ingredients to shine, opt for a rum that doesn’t have any extra flavor.

How do I make Banana Cream Pudding Shots?

For a creamier version of these pudding shots, stir in 1 cup of cool whip to the pudding mix.

How do I make Rumchata Banana Pudding Shots?

Swap the 1/2 cup of milk in this recipe for 1/2 cup of Rumchata. YUM!!

Do you have any questions about these banana pudding shooters? Leave them in the comments below for us!

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Yield: 10