Here’s a Root Beer Float Pie recipe that captures all the nostalgic, creamy, fizzy goodness of a root beer float — in pie form!
🍨 Root Beer Float Pie Recipe
🥧 Ingredients:
Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
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¾ cup root beer (not diet)
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½ cup whole milk
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1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
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½ tsp root beer extract (optional but recommended for stronger flavor)
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8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Topping (Optional):
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Extra whipped topping or whipped cream
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Maraschino cherries
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Crushed root beer candies or sprinkles
🧁 Instructions:
1. Make the crust:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
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Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
2. Prepare the filling:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together root beer, milk, pudding mix, and root beer extract (if using) for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
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Pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Chill:
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.
4. Decorate & serve:
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Top with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and a dusting of crushed root beer candies or sprinkles if desired.
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Slice, serve cold, and enjoy the root beer float nostalgia!
