Do you remember drinking root beer floats when you were a kid? I sure do! It was a treat when my brothers and I had one and it always tasted so refreshing. This cool, creamy pie will bring back memories of sipping root beer floats with your siblings. You can make this simple pie in 15 minutes and it will be loved by all…big or small!
My grandaughter has become a big fan of root beer lately, especially if she can drink it out of the bottle. She said it makes her feel like a grown-up. Too funny! I made this pie for her recently and she loved it. She said, “It tastes just like a root beer float!”
Root Beer Float Pie
This recipe requires only 6 ingredients and comes together to make a cool, refreshing dessert in minutes. The original recipe can be found at tasteofhome.com. I’ve made some changes to the recipe, which makes it set-up in the refrigerator a bit better.
Preparation only takes about 15 minutes. Give it a try and see what you think. You won’t be disappointed.
Root Beer Float Pie Recipe
What’s needed?
- 8-ounces of frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 5-ounce box of vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 2/3 cup diet root beer
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inch)
- chocolate shavings or sprinkles for decoration
How to make Root Beer Float Pie?
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, root beer and milk. Continue whisking for 2 minutes.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping until creamy and smooth.
- Pour this mixture into a 9 inch graham cracker pie crust and spread evenly.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the root beer pudding layer. And add some chocolate shavings or sprinkles to the top of the pie to finish. Chill the pie for at least 2 hours or overnight.
This pie is great for family gatherings or summer cookouts. It is easy to make and tastes just like a root beer float. It is sure to get a thumbs up from the dessert lovers in your house! Thanks to www.tasteofhome.com for the inspiration for this recipe. Check out the original recipe for this dessert, along with my review.
Root Beer Float Pie
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 -5 ounce box of vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 2/3 cup diet root beer
- 1 graham cracker crust 9 inch
- chocolate shavings or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, root beer, and milk. Continue whisking for 2 minutes.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping until creamy and smooth.
- Pour this mixture into a 9 inch graham cracker pie crust and spread evenly.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the root beer pudding layer. And add some chocolate shavings or sprinkles to the top of the pie to finish. Chill the pie for at least 2 hours or overnight.
