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Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups

Minty Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups for a Festive Treat

Enjoy these delightful Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups, a kid-friendly and no-bake dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix Substitution: Use chocolate pudding mix for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 cups cold milk Use whole milk for richer flavor; non-dairy milk works too.
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract Substitution: Peppermint extract can be used but will taste more like candy.
  • 3-4 drops green food coloring Adjust drops based on desired color intensity.
For the Crunch Layer
  • 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies Substitution: Any similar cookie can be used, like Oreos.
For Topping
  • 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip) Use dairy-free whipped topping for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon green sprinkles Use any color sprinkles for variety.
  • 1 cherry maraschino cherries Ensure to drain before adding to avoid excess juice.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Serving cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
  2. Add the mint extract and green food coloring to the thickened pudding and whisk until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture, maintaining a light texture.
  4. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies and layer about 1 tablespoon at the bottom of clear serving cups.
  5. Fill each cup with the green pudding mixture until they are three-quarters full.
  6. Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
  7. Before serving, top each cup with a dollop of remaining whipped topping, green sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These pudding cups can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. Add toppings just before serving for freshness.

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