Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups
These Shamrock Shake Pudding Cups are the easiest, most festive St. Patrick's Day dessert! Layers of rich chocolate and minty green pudding in clear cups, topped with whipped cream. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for parties. For another fun, no-bake treat, try our Lucky Charm Cereal Bars.
Servings: 6 pudding cups
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Clear Cups or Small Jars To showcase the beautiful layers.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk, divided
- 0.5 tsp pure mint extract (or to taste)
- as needed green gel food coloring
- 1 cup whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
- for garnish chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or mint candies
Instructions
- Gather 6-8 clear cups or small jars. In a bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk for 2 minutes until it thickens. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix with the remaining 2 cups of cold milk for 2 minutes. Add mint extract and green food coloring; whisk until fully combined and green.
- Into each clear cup, add a layer of chocolate pudding. Gently top with a layer of the green mint pudding. For taller cups, repeat the layers.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Just before serving, top each cup with a dollop or swirl of whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or mint candies.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the cleanest layers, let each pudding thicken for its full 2-minute whisk time before assembling. Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped for the neatest, most professional-looking layers. These can be assembled up to a day in advance—just add the whipped cream and garnish right before serving. If you can't find mint pudding mix, use vanilla pudding and add ½ to 1 teaspoon of pure mint extract and green food coloring.