Description
These no-bake Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups capture the nostalgic mint-vanilla flavor of the classic fast-food shake in a creamy, elegant dessert perfect for parties or year-round indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Pudding Base:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 6–8 drops green food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 6 maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or crushed chocolate cookies (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, then let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
2. Fold in peppermint extract and green food coloring to desired shade.
3. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup cream to soft peaks and fold into the pudding mixture.
4. Divide evenly into 6 dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. Whip remaining 1 cup cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. Top each pudding cup with whipped cream, a cherry, and optional garnishes.
7. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use sugar-free pudding and skim milk for a lighter version.
- Coconut milk and coconut whipped cream work well for dairy-free adaptations.
- Steep fresh mint in milk for a natural alternative to peppermint extract.
- Prepare pudding up to 2 days ahead; add toppings just before serving.
- Avoid freezing finished cups, texture suffers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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