When it comes to birthday celebrations and booze, you may think of prosecco or jello shots, but birthday cake pudding shots are the perfect way to toast the honoree. Whether with a classic funfetti sprinkles recipe or something as rich as a chocolate cherry flavor, any of these birthday cake pudding shot recipes are the best boozy birthday dessert. Or, if you want to celebrate a half-birthday or unbirthday, these are perfect for any daily occasion.
Funfetti Birthday Cake Pudding Shot
Kick things off with a classic birthday cake pudding shot, complete with celebratory and colorful sprinkles. If you're feeling really inspired, you can complete the look with a candle. This will make approximately 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 3.9-ounce package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 ounces cold milk
- 2 ounces cake vodka
- 2 ounces almond liqueur
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- Rainbow sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pudding mix, milk, cake vodka, and almond liqueur.
- Whisk for approximately five minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon into shot glasses or serving cups.
- Garnish with rainbow sprinkles.
- Chill for approximately two to three hours.
Vanilla Birthday Cake Pudding Shot
This birthday cake pudding shot swaps from rainbow sprinkles to rich chocolate sprinkles in this vanilla cake riff. This will make approximately 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 3.9-ounce package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 ounces cold milk
- 2 ounces lemon vodka
- 2 ounces white crème de cacao liqueur
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- Chocolate sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pudding mix, milk, lemon vodka, and white crème de cacao.
- Whisk for approximately five minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon into shot glasses or serving cups.
- Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
- Chill for approximately two to three hours.
Birthday Cake Icing Pudding Shot
No one will put up much argument if you suggest that the icing is the best part of the cake. This pudding shot makes the icing the star of the show. This will make approximately 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 3.9-ounce package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 ounces cold milk
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce butterscotch liqueur
- 1 ounce spiced rum
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pudding mix, milk, vodka, butterscotch liqueur, and spiced rum.
- Whisk for approximately five minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon into shot glasses or serving cups.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
- Chill for approximately two to three hours.
Chocolate Raspberry Cake Pudding Shot
This chocolate birthday cake pudding shot is an absolute dream for those who are chocolate lovers. This will make approximately 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 3.9-ounce package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 ounces cold milk
- 2 ounces raspberry liqueur
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce almond liqueur
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- Raspberry and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pudding mix, milk, raspberry liqueur, vodka, and almond liqueur.
- Whisk for approximately five minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon into shot glasses or serving cups.
- Garnish with raspberry and chocolate shavings.
- Chill for approximately two to three hours.
Strawberry Birthday Cake Pudding Shot
Give your pudding shot a pink spin, perfect for serving alongside other pink cocktails or even a pink-themed party. This will make approximately 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 3.9-ounce package white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 ounces cold milk
- 3 ounces strawberry liqueur
- 1 ounce strawberry vodka
- Strawberry and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pudding mix, milk, strawberry liqueur, and strawberry vodka.
- Whisk for approximately five minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon into shot glasses or serving cups.
- Garnish with strawberry and mint sprig.
- Chill for approximately two to three hours.
The Ultimate Birthday Cake Pudding Shot
This creamy, boozy pudding shot is big on flavor and garnishes, making it the ultimate birthday cake pudding shot. The only thing missing is your choice of sprinkles. This will make approximately 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 3.9-ounce package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 ounces cold milk
- 2 ounces cold Irish cream
- 2 ounces whipped cream vodka
- 1 ounce hazelnut liqueur
- 1 ounce white crème de cacao
- Cocktail umbrella, viola, and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pudding mix, milk, Irish cream, whipped cream vodka, hazelnut liqueur, and white crème de cacao.
- Whisk for approximately five minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon into shot glasses or serving cups.
- Garnish with strawberry and mint sprig.
- Chill for approximately two to three hours.
Birthday Cake Pudding Shots Worth Celebrating
Whether you're toasting your birthday, a friend's, or just want to whip up a boozy pudding treat, these birthday cake pudding shots have you covered. From festively garnished to simple whipped cream, they're fitting for any day, occasion, or cause of celebration.
