Description
Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups are a festive and delicious dessert that combines creamy mint-flavored pudding with fluffy whipped cream, all beautifully layered in vibrant green. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cheerful gathering, these pudding cups are quick to make and sure to impress guests of all ages. Each spoonful is a delightful burst of flavor and nostalgia, making them an ideal treat for celebrations year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 5 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Stir in mint extract and green food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
- Once chilled, layer the pudding into cups, alternating with whipped cream until cups are filled.
- Top each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup - 200g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg