Coconut Cake Easter Basket Pudding Shots Recipe
Delight in these festive Coconut Cake Easter Basket Pudding Shots, a creamy and tropical twist on traditional pudding shots. Combining instant coconut cream pudding, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and a splash of coconut cream liqueur, these creamy treats are topped with vibrant green coconut grass, colorful jelly beans, and adorable mini chocolate bunnies. Perfect for Easter celebrations or any springtime gathering, these no-bake pudding shots are easy to prepare, chill, and impress with their charming presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 pudding shots 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Pudding Shots:
- 3.4 oz Instant Coconut Cream Pudding Mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Liqueur (e.g., Rumchata Coconut Cream)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
For the Easter Grass Coconut:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- A few drops green food coloring
For the Decor:
- 20 Sour Punch Straws (strawberry flavor suggested)
- 100 mini jelly beans
- Mini chocolate rabbits (e.g., Russell Stover Itty Bitty Bunnies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant coconut cream pudding mix, whole milk, and sweetened condensed coconut milk until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip to the pudding mixture, then whisk until fully smooth and combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld.
- Make the Easter Coconut Grass: Place the shredded coconut in a bowl, add a few drops of green food coloring, and toss thoroughly with a fork or with gloved hands until all the coconut is evenly tinted green to resemble grass.
- Assemble the Pudding Shots: Spoon the chilled pudding mixture into 2 oz shot cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Decorate the Shots: Sprinkle the green coconut ‘grass’ generously on top of each pudding shot. Add 5 mini jelly beans in the center of the grass on each cup. Place one mini chocolate bunny atop the jelly beans.
- Create Basket Handles: Insert one Sour Punch Straw on each side of the pudding cup, pushing the ends down slightly to create an arch resembling a basket handle.
- Serve: Present the decorated pudding shots chilled for your guests to enjoy at your Easter or springtime event.
Notes
- Ensure the Cool Whip is fully thawed before folding into the pudding mix for best texture.
- Use gloves when coloring shredded coconut to prevent staining your hands.
- Substitute coconut cream liqueur with any preferred coconut-flavored liqueur or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- For best flavor, chill the pudding mixture longer than 2 hours if possible, ideally overnight.
- These pudding shots can be prepared a day in advance to save time on the day of your event.
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