Celebrate the holidays with eggnog shots for everyone…kids included! These dessert shots feature protein-rich Greek yogurt, warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves) that give the classic sip its distinctive flavor,…and I include a sprinkling of crushed graham crackers for a satisfying crunch. 

Eggnog pudding shots topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs arranged on a gold tray with cinnamon sticks.

Feel free to tailor the spice quantities to suit your taste buds, but exercise caution with the ground cloves—a little goes a long way due to their robust intensity.

Why these little shots bring big holiday cheer

  • Holiday classic, reimagined: All the eggnog nostalgia you love, transformed into a creamy, spoonable treat.
  • Built-in portion ease: Individual cups make serving simple and chic.
  • No oven, no stress: A mix-and-chill situation that frees you up to enjoy the party.
  • Crowd-friendly and flexible: Easy to scale up, garnish, and customize for any festive gathering.
Creamy eggnog pudding mixture in a glass bowl topped with cinnamon and nutmeg, surrounded by graham crackers.
Smooth, whipped eggnog pudding mixture in a glass bowl, ready to portion, with graham crackers nearby.
Mini glass cups filled with layers of eggnog pudding and crushed graham crackers on a serving board.
Eggnog pudding shots topped with fluffy whipped topping and graham cracker crumbs.
Festive eggnog pudding shots arranged on a serving tray with cinnamon sticks and graham crackers for a holiday dessert.

Joy tip!

You can make these ahead and chill them until party time — just add the graham cracker topping right before serving so it stays crisp.

I like to make a big platter when I host a festive get-together. I even mix and match with other seasonal flavors, like Pumpkin Pie Shots, Pecan Pie Shots, and Apple Pie Shots, so there’s something for everyone. They may be small in size, but they are loaded with flavor and they’re lots of fun to devour. Let’s just say, I’m kind of a “big shot” whenever I bring out this dessert tray, lol.

Single eggnog pudding shot layered with graham cracker crumbs and topped with whipped cream on a small white plate.
Plated eggnog pudding shot with whipped topping, graham cracker crumbs, and a spoon on a white dish.

Try my Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Granola!

Close-up of layered eggnog pudding shots with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream topping.
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Eggnog Pudding Shots

These dessert shots feature protein-rich Greek yogurt, warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves) that give the classic sip its distinctive flavor, and of course, crushed graham crackers for a satisfying crunch.
Yield: 6 shots
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves, ⅙ teaspoon
  • Pinch salt
  • Dash rum or rum extract, optional
  • 1 sheet graham cracker, crushed

Instructions
 

  • Add yogurt to a small mixing bowl and stir in all the spices so they’re evenly distributed throughout the yogurt.
  • Stash in refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  • Fill 6 shot glasses with yogurt mixture and top with crushed graham crackers and a squirt of whipped cream. Add a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.

Notes

• You can use any favorite yogurt brand. I use a brand sweetened with stevia and without added sugar. You can also use plain, unflavored Greek yogurt, and simply add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and a sweetener of choice (1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, maple syrup, stevia or monk fruit) to the ingredients you mix in.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 shotCalories: 60Carbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 1g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 7g— Natural Sugar: 7g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!