Root Beer Float Pie

Here’s a fun no-bake dessert idea that tastes just like the soda shop classic:

🥧 Root Beer Float Pie

Ingredients

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

• ¾ cup cold milk

• ½ cup cold root beer (not diet)

• 1 tsp root beer extract (for stronger flavor, optional)

• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

• Maraschino cherries (for garnish)

• Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Whisk pudding base – In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk, root beer, and root beer extract (if using) until thickened (about 2 minutes).

2. Fold in whipped topping – Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.

3. Fill the crust – Spoon mixture into the graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.

4. Chill – Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or until set).

5. Serve – Garnish each slice with a swirl of whipped cream and a cherry on top for that true “float” look.

✨ Tips & Variations

• For a chocolate twist, use a chocolate cookie crust instead of graham.

• Freeze the pie for a firmer, ice-cream-like texture.

• Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top before serving.

Want me to also give you a from-scratch version with homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?