Description
A creamy, no-bake pie that captures the nostalgic flavors of the classic root beer float, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust and a luscious vanilla filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup root beer, cold
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon root beer extract
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed
- Whipped topping for garnish
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until all crumbs are coated.
- Form the crust: Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold root beer, whole milk, instant pudding mix, and root beer extract.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Freeze: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, top with whipped topping and maraschino cherries.
Notes
Ensure your butter is melted but not hot for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg