St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups are a delightful and vibrantly colored treat perfect for celebrating the Irish holiday, offering a quick and easy way to bring festive cheer to any gathering with minimal effort. These charming pudding cups are incredibly useful for parties, potlucks, or even just a fun weeknight dessert.

Key Ingredients for St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups

• 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk (any kind will work, but whole milk provides the creamiest texture)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green food coloring (gel or liquid, adjust for desired shade of green)
• Whipped cream, for topping
• Green sprinkles, for topping
• Optional: Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) for a “dirt” layer
• Optional: Gummy worms or gold coin candies for extra St. Patrick’s Day flair

How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups

Whip up these delightful St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups in a flash! This recipe is incredibly easy, yielding a wonderfully creamy and satisfying dessert that’s bursting with sweet vanilla flavor and a fun, festive hue. Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep, these cups are perfect for last-minute celebrations.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding Base: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk and vanilla extract.
2. Mix Thoroughly: Whisk the ingredients together vigorously for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure no dry pudding mix remains.
3. Achieve the Perfect Green: Add green food coloring to the pudding mixture, a few drops at a time, stirring well after each addition until you achieve your desired St. Patrick’s Day green shade. For a vibrant, festive color, you might need more than you think!
4. Layer Your Cups (Optional): If you’re using crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a “dirt” layer, place a tablespoon or two at the bottom of each serving cup or small glass.
5. Fill the Cups: Carefully spoon or pipe the green pudding mixture into your serving cups, filling them almost to the top. If you added a cookie layer, ensure the pudding goes directly over it.
6. Chill to Set: Cover the pudding cups with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set completely.
7. Decorate and Serve: Once the pudding is set, top generously with whipped cream. Sprinkle with green sprinkles and add any other desired St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations like gummy worms or gold coins. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups

You’ll absolutely adore these St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups for their simple charm and vibrant festivity. The star of the show is undoubtedly the creamy, smooth vanilla pudding, infused with a delightful hint of vanilla and transformed into a brilliant St. Patrick’s Day green. It’s a sweet, comforting base that’s perfectly complemented by its fluffy whipped cream crown and playful sprinkles.

This recipe offers a fantastic cost-saving benefit compared to store-bought themed treats, allowing you to create a spread of these adorable cups without breaking the bank, especially when hosting a crowd. Making them at home means you control the ingredients and can customize the sweetness perfectly. If you’ve ever enjoyed a simple vanilla pudding or even a mint chocolate chip milkshake, you’ll appreciate the delightful, familiar flavors here, presented in a fun, pudding cup format. So, gather your ingredients and try these festive St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups for a truly enchanting and easy dessert!

Storing and Reheating Tips

Leftover St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups are best stored in their individual serving cups, tightly covered with plastic wrap to prevent any drying or odor absorption. They will stay fresh and delicious in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ensure the topping, like whipped cream, is added just before serving for the best texture, or store it separately in an airtight container in the fridge. Due to the dairy and pudding base, these cups are not generally recommended for freezing as the texture can become watery upon thawing. If you wish to prepare ahead for a longer period, make the pudding base without toppings and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, then portion and top just before serving.

Final Thoughts

These St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups are a wonderfully easy and cheerful way to celebrate the holiday. They’re customizable, budget-friendly, and undeniably fun, making them a guaranteed hit for all ages. Give them a try this St. Patrick’s Day for a sweet and memorable treat!

St. Patrick’s Day Green Shake Pudding Cups

These charming pudding cups are incredibly useful for parties, potlucks, or even just a fun weeknight dessert. They are a quick and easy way to bring festive cheer to any gathering with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
• 2 cups cold milk any kind will work, but whole milk provides the creamiest texture
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• green food coloring gel or liquid, adjust for desired shade of green
• whipped cream for topping
• green sprinkles for topping
• Optional crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a “dirt” layer
• Optional gummy worms or gold coin candies for extra St. Patrick’s Day flair

Equipment

• Medium-sized mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Serving cups or small glasses
• Plastic wrap

Method

 

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk and vanilla extract.
   1 box instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups cold milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2. Whisk the ingredients together vigorously for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure no dry pudding mix remains.
3. Add green food coloring to the pudding mixture, a few drops at a time, stirring well after each addition until you achieve your desired St. Patrick’s Day green shade. For a vibrant, festive color, you might need more than you think!
   green food coloring
4. If you’re using crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for a “dirt” layer, place a tablespoon or two at the bottom of each serving cup or small glass.
   Optional crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
5. Carefully spoon or pipe the green pudding mixture into your serving cups, filling them almost to the top. If you added a cookie layer, ensure the pudding goes directly over it.
   1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
6. Cover the pudding cups with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set completely.
7. Once the pudding is set, top generously with whipped cream. Sprinkle with green sprinkles and add any other desired St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations like gummy worms or gold coins. Serve immediately and enjoy!
   whipped cream, green sprinkles, Optional gummy worms or gold coin candies

Notes

Leftover pudding cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add toppings just before serving for best texture.