Butterscotch Potion Pudding Shots (Printable Version)

Luscious butterscotch pudding blended with spirits and cream, chilled in shot glasses for a festive party favorite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pudding Base

01 - 1 3.4 oz box instant butterscotch pudding mix
02 - 1 cup cold whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup butterscotch schnapps
04 - 1/2 cup vodka, plain or vanilla-flavored

→ Cream Topping

05 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
06 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

08 - Edible glitter or gold sprinkles, or whipped cream
09 - Mini pretzel sticks or chocolate shavings

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk instant butterscotch pudding mix with cold whole milk for 1 minute until beginning to thicken.
02 - Add butterscotch schnapps and vodka; continue whisking until mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Allow pudding mixture to rest for 5 minutes to achieve a thicker consistency.
04 - Divide the pudding evenly among 16 2 oz shot cups or small glasses, cover each, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
05 - Using an electric mixer, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
06 - Pipe or spoon a dollop of whipped cream onto each chilled shot; garnish with edible glitter, gold sprinkles, pretzel sticks, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream as desired.
07 - Serve immediately and keep shots chilled until ready to enjoy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of ingredients with easy prep
  • No baking needed and ready to chill in minutes
  • Can be made ahead making them perfect for parties
  • Versatile with endless garnish and flavor variations
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • High crowd appeal for themed and holiday gatherings
  • Great make-ahead dessert
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream for faster results
  • Use high-quality schnapps for the deepest butterscotch flavor it makes a difference
  • Let the pudding set up overnight when you can the texture will be denser and flavor more pronounced
  • Using a piping bag with a star tip for whipped cream topping always impresses guests and makes serving quick and neat

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