Description
A frozen, nostalgic dessert that combines the creamy flavors of a root beer float with the ease of a no-bake pie—perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup root beer (preferably A&W or Barq’s)
- 1/2 cup cold milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tsp root beer extract
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Crushed root beer barrel candy (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together root beer, milk, root beer extract, and vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Scoop the mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Freeze the pie for at least 8 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes. Garnish each slice with whipped cream, a cherry, and optional crushed root beer candy.
Notes
- Use cold milk and root beer for quicker pudding set.
- Do not overmix when folding in Cool Whip to maintain the light texture.
- For easier serving, pre-slice before freezing.
- You can replace Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher flavor.