Twisted Candy Apple Shots Recipe
Twisted Candy Apple Shots are delightful, creamy cocktail treats combining the flavors of sour apple schnapps, caramel vodka, and instant vanilla pudding, whipped to a light and fluffy texture. These chilled shooters are perfect for parties and festive occasions, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, crushed candy, and a fresh apple slice for a fun and flavorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 shots 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid & Mixes
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 0.5 cup sour apple schnapps
- 0.5 cup caramel vodka (or regular vodka with 1–2 tbsp caramel syrup)
- a few drops red or green food coloring (optional)
Whipped Ingredients & Garnish
- 1 cup Cool Whip (or whipped cream, thawed)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Caramel drizzle, for garnish
- Crushed candy, for garnish
- Fresh apple slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk Away: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk using a whisk for about two minutes until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken.
- Stir in the Spirits: Pour in the sour apple schnapps and caramel vodka, stirring thoroughly to completely blend the alcohol into the pudding mixture without any streaks.
- Color Pop (Optional): Add a few drops of red or green food coloring to achieve the desired candy apple color, stirring gently until the color is even.
- Fold in the Fluff: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture to keep it light and airy, avoiding overmixing to preserve texture.
- Chill Out: Spoon the mixture into individual shot glasses or small plastic cups, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the shots to firm up and chill thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, decorate each shot with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, a sprinkle of crushed candy, and a thin slice of fresh apple for a festive finish.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute schnapps and vodka with apple juice and caramel syrup.
- Make sure to fold the Cool Whip gently to maintain a fluffy texture.
- These shots need to chill for at least 1 hour but up to 2 hours for best results.
- Use fresh apple slices to garnish just before serving to prevent browning.
- Adding food coloring is optional but enhances the candy apple visual appeal.
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