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Chocolate Rumchata Pudding Shots

By Lisa Craig | Rate Recipe | Posted: 05/21/25 | Updated: 05/21/25

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Chocolate RumChata Pudding Shots: Creamy, Boozy, and Always a Hit! Let’s talk about grown-up desserts that are just as fun as they are delicious. These Chocolate RumChata Pudding Shots are the life of any party. Creamy, chocolatey, boozy, and dangerously easy to eat—they’re basically the dessert version of a round of shots, and everyone’s gonna want one (or three).

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Made with instant chocolate pudding, a generous splash of chilled RumChata, and a scoop of cool whip for that fluffy texture, these little cups are simple to prep and totally impossible to resist. They’re cold, sweet, and go down way too easy—just how a pudding shot should be.

When hosting family and friends or hanging out with your partner, prepare these tasty Rumchata Pudding Shots. They’re easy to make, have the perfect chocolatey taste, and will surely have you feeling a bit of a buzz in no time.

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Rumchata Shots

Have you ever tried pudding shots? If not, you’re missing out! These shots are incredibly delicious and are perfect for gatherings with loved ones, especially if you’re celebrating an anniversary or birthday. Instead of having someone else make the shots or visiting a bar for pudding shots, you can make these at home with just a few ingredients, such as instant pudding mix, RumChata, whipped cream, sprinkles, and more.

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What Are Pudding Shots?

Pudding shots are small shots of pudding, usually in a glass or plastic container, combined with a few other ingredients, such as alcohol. With this recipe, you’re essentially using chocolate pudding. However, you can swap it out for vanilla pudding and still get the same effect.

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Why You’ll Love These Pudding Shots with Rum

  • They have the perfect flavor. If you like chocolate, you will enjoy these Rumchata Pudding Shots.
  • The rum adds extra flavor to the shots and is great for those who don’t feel like drinking but would like to get drunk and party!
  • The Rumchata Pudding Shots are SO easy to make. You can assemble the ingredients quickly, allow the shots to set, and then serve them.
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Rumchata Pudding Shots Ingredients

  • Chocolate Pudding Mix—For this recipe, Make sure you’re using instant pudding mix. You will need a 6-ounce box.
  • Cold Milk – Combine cold milk from the fridge with your chocolate pudding mix.
  • RumChata – You will need about a cup of RumChata. It’s best to sit the RumChata in the fridge and allow it to chill for at least an hour before you use it to prepare these pudding shots.
  • Whipped Cream – Use whipped cream as a topping for these shots to make them taste even better.
  • Chocolate Sprinkles – The sprinkles add a special touch to these pudding shots!
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Recipe Notes

  • You can make these pudding shots in advance. However, you should enjoy them within 24 hours of preparing them.
  • When making these pudding shots ahead of time, use plastic containers with lids, which will keep them covered and fresh. You can always add the whipped cream when ready to serve them.
  • You can follow this recipe with different types of alcohol and pudding flavors, depending on the taste you’re trying to achieve.
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Ways to Customize Your Chocolate Rumchata Pudding Shots

  • Instead of chocolate sprinkles, you can crush up some of your favorite cookies, such as chocolate chip cookies or Oreos, and add the crushed pieces to your pudding shots.
  • You can top these shots with any flavor of whipped cream. If you want something different, you can go for a Reese’s or Hershey’s whipped cream to add something extra to your shots.
  • Don’t hesitate to drizzle some chocolate syrup over your whipped cream as a finishing touch before serving these tasty pudding shots. 
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What Are RumChata Pudding Shots?

Pudding shots are like the cooler, creamier cousin of Jello shots. They’re made with instant pudding mix and alcohol (in this case, RumChata), and they set up thick and mousse-like instead of gelatin-y. The result is a smooth, spoonable shot that tastes like a grown-up snack pack with a kick.

These ones feature chocolate pudding + RumChata, which is a creamy liqueur made with Caribbean rum, cinnamon, vanilla, and real dairy cream. The combo of chocolate and RumChata is kind of like a boozy hot chocolate, only cold and perfect for parties.

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Rumchata Pudding Shots FAQs

What brand of pudding do I need for these shots?

You can use any brand of pudding. Jell-O is one of many brands that will work well with this recipe. Of course, you can use a generic brand or whatever you already have at home in your pantry.

Will almond milk work as a substitute for whole milk in this recipe?

No, it’s best to use whole milk. Using almond milk can drastically alter the taste and texture of your pudding shots, so it’s best not to replace it with traditional milk when following this recipe.

Can I use different pudding flavors?

Absolutely! Vanilla, white chocolate, or even banana pudding work great with RumChata. You can even do half chocolate, half vanilla in one cup for a twist.

Do these need to be refrigerated?
Yes—keep them chilled until you’re ready to serve. They’re best cold and will hold their texture for about 24 hours in the fridge.

Can I make them stronger?
If you want to bump up the booze, you can reduce the milk slightly and add more RumChata—but don’t go too heavy or the pudding won’t set properly.

Can I make them non-alcoholic?
Totally. Just replace the RumChata with more milk or a non-dairy creamer. They’ll still be creamy and delicious, just without the kick.

Do I have to top them with whipped cream?
Nope! But it really takes them to the next level. You can also top them with crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, or cinnamon sugar.

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When to Make Them

These pudding shots are always a hit, but especially perfect for:

  • Holiday parties or cookie exchanges (something fun for the adults)
  • Girls’ nights, bachelorettes, or birthdays
  • BBQs and summer hangouts – serve them cold straight from a cooler
  • Game day spreads – because beer isn’t the only fun thing you can chill
  • Any time you want a dessert that doubles as a drink

You can prep them a day ahead, stash them in the fridge with lids, and just pop them out when it’s time to serve. No last-minute stress, no messy cleanup.

These RumChata Pudding Shots are everything you want in a party dessert—easy, fun, and just a little bit extra. Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or just bringing something to the table that’s guaranteed to get people talking, these little cups of creamy goodness will disappear fast.

No baking, no stress, and no leftovers. That’s our kind of recipe.

More Shots To Try

  • Salted Caramel Pudding Shots!
  • Banana Split Shots
  • Mermaid Jello Shots!
  • Pool Party Jello Shots
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Chocolate Rumchata Pudding Shots

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings 10 servings
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Chocolate Rumchata Pudding Shots is a creamy and delicous pudding jello shot that is topped with a thick swirl of whipped cream. Whip these up for a birthday party bash, party, or special events.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 6 oz. box instant Chocolate pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup RumChata chilled
  • 8 oz. cool whip
  • Whipped Cream
  • Chocolate Sprinkles
  • 10 3 oz. plastic cups

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix, cold milk, and RumChata. Keep whisking for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the cool whip and whisk to combine. Pour the pudding mixture evenly into 3 oz. plastic cups. Top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles, and enjoy!
  • If making ahead of time, use plastic cups with lids, and move the pudding shots to the refrigerator to chill. Then, before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy within 24 hours if refrigerating.

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