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Key Lime Pie Pudding Shots Recipe

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  • Author: Melanie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 shots
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Key Lime Pie Pudding Shots are a fun and delicious twist on the classic dessert, combining the tangy zest of key limes with creamy cheesecake pudding and a boozy splash of Rum Chata. Perfect for parties, these shooter-sized treats offer a blend of crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth lime-infused pudding, and a light whipped topping garnished with fresh key lime slices.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

  • 1 1/2 Cups Graham Crackers (crushed)

Pudding Mixture

  • 2 boxes Cheesecake pudding (3.4 ounce each)
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Rum Chata
  • Neon Lime Food Coloring Gel (a few drops)

Toppings

  • Reddi Whip – Whipped Topping (as needed)
  • 3 Key Limes (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Crush the Graham Crackers: Place the graham crackers in a blender and pulse a few times until they are crushed into fine crumbs, creating the base for your pudding shots.
  2. Prepare the Shooter Cups: Evenly distribute the crushed graham crackers at the bottom of each shooter cup to form a crunchy crust layer.
  3. Mix the Pudding: In a medium bowl, combine the cheesecake pudding mix with milk, key lime juice, and Rum Chata. Stir well until the mixture is completely smooth and blended.
  4. Add Food Coloring: Drop in a few drops of neon lime food coloring gel and stir thoroughly to give the pudding mixture a bright, appealing color.
  5. Assemble the Shots: Spoon or pour the lime pudding mixture over the graham cracker crust in each shooter cup, filling them just below the rim.
  6. Top with Whipped Cream: Finish each pudding shot by topping with a generous amount of Reddi Whip whipped topping, creating a creamy, fluffy layer.
  7. Garnish and Chill: Rinse and slice the key limes, and place one slice on top of the whipped cream of each shooter cup. Refrigerate the pudding shots until ready to serve.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled and enjoy these refreshing, boozy key lime pie pudding shots at your next gathering.

Notes

  • To make these shots non-alcoholic, omit the Rum Chata and replace with an equal amount of milk or cream.
  • Use fresh key lime juice for the best tangy flavor; bottled juice can be used but may affect freshness.
  • Ensure the pudding shots are well chilled before serving for optimal taste and texture.
  • For a more intense lime color, add food coloring gradually until desired shade is reached.
  • Shooter cups should be small (about 2 ounces) to serve proper portion sizes.

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