Root Beer Float Pie Recipe

This Root Beer Float Pie Recipe is a creamy and easy recipe, which is made with root beer and a graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect summer dessert, ready after chilling for at least 2 hours.

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Root Beer Float Pie Recipe Ingredients

Crust

• 12 whole graham cracker sheets
• 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 6 Tbsp. salted butter, melted

Filling

• 2 cups cold heavy cream
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup root beer, chilled
• 1/4 cup cold whole milk
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 tsp. root beer extract
• 8 maraschino cherries with stems, for garnish

How To Make Root Beer Float Pie Recipe

1. Make and bake the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and granulated sugar into fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes to set the crust, then let it cool completely.
2. Whip the cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Make the root beer filling: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the chilled root beer, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, and root beer extract for about 2 minutes, until it becomes thick.
4. Combine and fill: Gently fold 2 cups of the whipped cream into the root beer mixture until almost fully blended. Pour this filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
5. Top and chill: Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top of the pie. Garnish with maraschino cherries and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to get a non-soggy crust? Pre-baking the graham cracker crust for 10 minutes and letting it cool completely is the most important step. It creates a crisp barrier that prevents the creamy filling from making the bottom soft.
• Can I make this pie ahead of time? Absolutely! This is a perfect make-ahead dessert. You can assemble the pie and chill it in the refrigerator for up to two days. For the best presentation, add the final whipped cream topping and cherries just before serving.
• How do I get a thick, creamy filling? The instant pudding mix is the secret ingredient. It reacts with the cold milk and root beer to create a thick, stable, and creamy filling without any cooking.
• What if I don’t have root beer extract? You can omit it if you can’t find it. The pie will still have a lovely, milder root beer flavor from the soda. The extract just intensifies it for a true “root beer float” taste.

What To Serve With Root Beer Float Pie

This pie is a fun and complete dessert all on its own, perfectly capturing the flavor of the classic soda fountain treat.

• A tall glass of cold milk
• A drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for extra decadence

How To Store Root Beer Float Pie

• Refrigerate: This pie must be stored in the refrigerator because of the dairy-based filling. Cover it loosely with plastic wrap, and it will keep for up to 3 days.

Root Beer Float Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Sodium: 380mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 30g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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