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Close-up of layered Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups with mint green pudding, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups

These Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups are a fun and easy dessert that mimics the flavors of the popular mint shake. They feature layers of chocolate and mint pudding, topped with whipped cream and festive garnishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant mint pudding mix or vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold whole milk divided
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract if using vanilla pudding
  • as needed green gel food coloring
For Garnish
  • 1 cup whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
  • as needed chocolate shavings or crushed mint candies

Equipment

  • 8-ounce dessert cups
  • Whisk
  • Piping bags

Method
 

  1. Prepare clear 8-ounce dessert cups and wipe the inside clean for neat presentation.
  2. Whisk the chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk for 2 minutes until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Whisk the mint (or vanilla) pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk. Add peppermint extract if needed and tint with green gel food coloring. Let thicken for 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer puddings to piping bags. Pipe a layer of chocolate pudding into each cup, followed by mint pudding. Repeat for multiple layers.
  5. Refrigerate pudding cups for at least 30 minutes to set.
  6. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or mint candies just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal

Notes

For the cleanest layers, pipe the pudding instead of spooning it into the cups. Always use instant pudding and very cold whole milk to ensure proper thickness and structure.

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