Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots
Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots
If you love classic Boston cream pie, you are going to love these Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots. They’re creamy, sweet, layered, and perfect for parties, holidays, or girls’ night.
These pudding shots have a soft layer of vanilla cake on the bottom, a creamy vanilla pudding and RumChata mixture in the center, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce on top. Every spoonful tastes like the classic cake — but in fun, single-serve party form.
They’re easy to make, easy to serve, and always a hit.
Why You’ll Love These Pudding Shots
- Fun twist on a classic dessert
- Perfect party treat
- Creamy and sweet with a hint of cinnamon flavor from RumChata
- Easy to customize
- No baking required (if using store-bought cake)
These are simple but feel special.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make these Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots:
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ cup RumChata
- 1½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Store-bought vanilla cake (or leftover homemade cake)
- Chocolate sauce for topping
How to Make Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots
Step 1: Add the Cake Layer
Cut or crumble small pieces of vanilla cake and place a layer at the bottom of your small shot cups.
You can use any kind of store-bought vanilla or yellow cake. Even leftover birthday cake works great.
Step 2: Make the Pudding Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
- vanilla pudding mix
- cold milk
- RumChata
Whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Fill the Cups
Spoon or pipe the pudding mixture over the cake layer in each cup.
Fill almost to the top.
Step 4: Add Chocolate Sauce
Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top of each pudding shot.
You can do a simple drizzle or fully cover the top for that classic Boston cream look.
Step 5: Chill
Refrigerate the pudding shots for at least 1–2 hours before serving so they firm up.
Serve chilled.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots are one of my favorite party flavors.
I love how the soft cake on the bottom soaks up just a little of the pudding mixture, and then you get that creamy RumChata vanilla layer with the chocolate on top. It really does taste like Boston cream pie in spoonable form.
They look impressive, but they’re honestly so easy to throw together. And using store-bought cake makes it even simpler.
If you love pudding shots like I do, this one is definitely a must-make.
Tips for the Best Pudding Shots
- Don’t skip chilling — they firm up beautifully in the fridge
- Use clear cups to show off the layers
- Pipe the pudding mixture for a cleaner look
- Add chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top for extra flair
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These are best served cold.
Boston Cream Pie Pudding Shots are creamy, sweet, and perfect for any party. With soft vanilla cake, RumChata pudding, and chocolate sauce on top, they’re a fun and delicious dessert everyone will love.
If you’re looking for a new pudding shot flavor to try, this one should definitely be next on your list.
