Root Beer Float Pie
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Root Beer Float Pie
Description
Root Beer Float Pie uses instant vanilla pudding mix blended with root beer, milk, and root beer extract to create a root beer-flavored filling. After folding in Cool Whip, the mixture is poured into a prepared graham cracker crust and frozen, allowing it to set overnight into a creamy, chilled dessert similar to a frozen mousse. The graham cracker crust adds a subtle crunch that balances the soft filling well.
The flavor captures the nostalgic taste of a root beer float, enhanced by the garnish of whipped cream and cherries, which add a creamy and tart contrast. Crushed root beer barrel candies sprinkled on top contribute a slight crunch and reinforce the root beer theme.
This pie should be kept frozen until serving to maintain its shape and texture. It is sliced and served cold, making it a refreshing dessert for warm weather or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup root beer
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 4 serving size
- 1-2 Tbsp root beer extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
- 1 Graham Cracker Crust prepared
Garnish:
- Cherry
- Whipped Cream
- root beer barrel candy crushed
Instructions
- Whisk together the root beer, milk, root beer extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. (or until it thickens)
- Gently fold in Cool Whip until combined
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Place in the freezer for at least 8 hours. (overnight is best)
- Remove from freezer and cut into 8 slices.
- Garnish with whipped cream and cherries.
- Sprinkle crushed root beer barrel candy on the edges of the pie and serve!
- Store pie in freezer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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