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A slice of Root beer float pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and chocolate sprinkles, served on a white plate. A whole pie and two bottles of root beer are in the background.
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Root Beer Float Pie

You are going to love this fun and unique pie! It’s simple to make and has just a hint of root beer, making it the perfect pie for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Root Beer Float Pie
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 354kcal

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 14 graham crackers
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Filling:

  • 1 cup root beer cold
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 3.4 ounces box Instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed (like Cool Whip)

Topping:

  • whipped cream
  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Make the Crust:

  • Place graham crackers in the food processor and pulse until they are crumbs.
    14 graham crackers
  • Add butter and sugar and process again until the mixture is fully combined.
    6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Press the graham cracker mixture into the pie dish and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Make the Filling:

  • In medium-sized mixing bowl mix together root beer, heavy cream, and pudding mix.
    1 cup root beer, ⅓ cup heavy cream, 3.4 ounces box Instant vanilla pudding mix
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping until it's combined and you don't see streaks. Place in refrigerator until crust is completely cooled.
    8 ounces whipped topping
  • Pour the filling on top of the crust and smooth out to an even layer.
  • Place the pie in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or until it’s solid.
  • Let thaw about 20 minutes before serving, then decorate with whipped cream, cherries, and sprinkles on top.
    whipped cream, 8 maraschino cherries, chocolate sprinkles

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg