I’ve been sharing a lot of kid-friendly food ideas for St. Patrick’s Day, and now it’s time for something for the adults! Are you looking for boozy St. Patrick’s Day desserts or St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots? These Baileys chocolate pudding parfaits are minty and delicious! It’s a similar recipe to my Spiked Banana Pudding Parfait, but using two different flavors of pudding, each spiked with a different liqueur (Baileys in the chocolate layer and crème de menthe in the vanilla layer), and crumbled Mint Oreo cookies in between. The results are amazing mini Baileys chocolate mint pudding parfaits that are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party (but please consume responsibly – they’re so yummy you might forget they are spiked!). If you like this, you’ll also love my Dublin Kiss shot recipe (with Jameson and Baileys) recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. Scroll down to see step-by-step photos for making these boozy mint chocolate pudding parfaits, or click the Jump to Recipe button above to take you directly to the Spiked Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfaits recipe at the end of this post. Sláinte!
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More ideas for a St. Patrick’s Day party like these St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots
- St. Patrick’s Day Snacks for Kids: Easy, Kid-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas
- St. Patrick’s Day Snack Board (St. Patrick’s Day treats for kids)
- St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Treats
- Mint Swirl Shamrock Brownies
- Shamrock Cupcakes (St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes)
- Dublin Kiss shot recipe for St. Patrick’s Day (with Jameson and Baileys)
- Instant Pot Irish Stout Beef Stew (or try this Vegetarian Instant Pot Irish Stout Stew)
- Let the Shenanigans Begin DIY St. Patrick’s Day Shirt
What you need to make these Baileys chocolate mint pudding parfaits
Here’s what you’ll need to gather to make these minty chocolate St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots.
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (Note: make sure you’re using the pudding mix marked as “instant” or the preparation instructions in this recipe will not work the same)
- 2 1/4 cup milk, divided
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (Note: per above, make sure you’re using the pudding mix marked as “instant”)
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe (Note: it must be the kind that’s green in color, such as DeKuyper. If you can only find a clear version, add a few drops of green food coloring to your pudding at the step where you add the crème de menthe)
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, divided
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Mint Oreo cookies, divided
- Small plastic dessert cups
- Gold mini spoons
- Shamrock cupcake toppers
Can I make these St. Patrick’s Day mint chocolate pudding parfaits without the alcohol?
Yes, these mint chocolate pudding parfaits can easily be made without alcohol for a sober-friendly or kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day dessert idea. To make it non-alcoholic, replace the amount of liqueur called for with each pudding with the equivalent amount of milk, and add a few drops of green food coloring and splash of mint extract to the vanilla pudding.
How to make boozy St. Patrick’s Day crème de menthe and Baileys chocolate pudding parfaits
These Baileys chocolate mint pudding parfaits are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party! Here are step-by-step photos and tips for making these boozy St. Patrick’s Day desserts. It’s much quicker and easier than you might expect, and they taste SO good.
In one bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, 1 cup of the milk, and Baileys Irish Cream for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, the remaining 1 1/4 cups of the milk, and crème de menthe (if your crème de menthe is not green in color, add a few drops of green food coloring to your pudding in this step as well) until thickened.
Refrigerate the two bowls of pudding for at least 5 minutes to set. It doesn’t take long since you are using instant pudding mix.
In serving cups, layer the ingredients in this order: 1) Chocolate pudding.
2) Half of the whipped topping.
3) Some of the crushed cookies.
4) Crème de menthe pudding.
Finally, 5) A dollop of whipped topping, and 6) More crushed cookies on top.
Refrigerate the St. Patrick’s Day pudding shots until ready to serve.
Add a shamrock cupcake topper to the top of each Baileys chocolate mint pudding parfaits as a garnish and serve with a small gold spoon.
These boozy St. Patrick’s Day desserts will be the hit of your St. Paddy’s Day party! They are SO delicious.
Here’s the Spiked Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfaits recipe! I hope you and your party guests enjoy these boozy St. Patrick’s Day desserts!
Spiked Mint Chocolate Pudding Parfaits
Looking for boozy St. Patrick's Day desserts or St. Patrick's Day pudding shots? These Baileys chocolate pudding parfaits are minty and delicious! Using two different pudding layers each flavored with a different liqueur (Baileys in the chocolate layer and crème de menthe in the vanilla layer) and crumbled Mint Oreo cookies in between, these festive Baileys chocolate mint pudding parfaits are perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 1/4 cup milk, divided
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe*
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, divided
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Mint Oreo cookies, divided
Instructions
- In one bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, 1 cup of the milk, and Baileys Irish Cream for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, the remaining 1 1/4 cups of the milk, and crème de menthe* until thickened.
- Refrigerate the two bowls of pudding for at least 5 minutes to set.
- In serving cups, layer the ingredients in this order: chocolate pudding, whipped topping, some of the crushed cookies, followed by the crème de menthe pudding, a dollop of whipped topping, and more crushed cookies on top.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add a shamrock cupcake topper to the top as a garnish and a small gold spoon.
Notes
*For the best visual presentation for this recipe, your crème de menthe must be the kind that's green in color, such as DeKuyper. If you can only find a clear version, add a few drops of green food coloring to your pudding at the step where you add the crème de menthe.
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