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A layered Shamrock Shake Pudding Cup with chocolate base, green pudding, and whipped cream topped with crushed candy cane and chocolate shavings.

Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups

A simple and fun dessert inspired by the classic Shamrock Shake, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 2 cups milk cold
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring or more, to desired color
For the Topping
  • 1 cup whipped topping thawed
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 6 small glasses or cups

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and peppermint extract until well combined and slightly thickened.
  2. Add the green food coloring, starting with 1/4 teaspoon, and stir until you reach your desired shamrock green color. Mix until the color is uniform.
  3. Gently fold in about half of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture using a spatula until just combined. This will make the pudding lighter and fluffier.
  4. Spoon the pudding mixture evenly into 6 small glasses or cups.
  5. Top each pudding cup with the remaining whipped topping.
  6. If using, sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the whipped topping.
  7. Cover the pudding cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set completely.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract and food coloring to your preference. For a richer flavor, you can use a mint-flavored pudding mix instead of vanilla.

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