Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of summer with our Root Beer Float Pie! This no-bake dessert is the ultimate treat for hot days, combining the creamy sweetness of root beer floats into a delightful pie form. With just 5 minutes of prep and a bit of freezer time, you can create a light and refreshing dessert that is sure to impress your guests. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet ending to any meal, this Root Beer Float Pie offers an easy way to enjoy the classic taste you love. Serve it topped with fluffy whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for that extra touch of nostalgia!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup root beer
- 1/2 cup half & half or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons root beer concentrate
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 carton (8 oz) Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 (6 oz) ready-to-use graham cracker or shortbread crumb crust
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine root beer, milk, and root beer concentrate. Add the vanilla pudding mix and whisk for 1-2 minutes until well blended. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fold in the thawed Cool Whip gently until combined. Pour into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- For the whipped topping, beat heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Serve each slice topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg