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Root Beer Pie

This root beer pie has all the flavor of a root beer float, the texture of a pudding pie, and the feels of childhood. You'll love it!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 471kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Large piping bag with large tip

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Baking spray

Root Beer Float Pie Ingredients

  • ¾ cup IBC Root Beer
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 ounces cool whip thawed

Whipped Cream

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Maraschino Cherries

Instructions

Crust Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the ingredients into a medium bowl.
  • Spray the pie pan with the baking spray.
  • Press half the graham cracker crust into the pie dish.
  • Press the remaining crust up along the sides.
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely.

Pie Filling Directions

  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the root beer and milk.
  • Whisk together the root beer mixture with the vanilla pudding and whisk for about 2 minutes.
  • Allow the pudding mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Gradually fold in the cool whip into the root beer pudding until combined.
  • Scoop the mixture into the pie shell and spread evenly.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place into the freezer overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove from freezer and place into the fridge.

Whipped Cream Directions

  • Using a large bowl, place the bowl into the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl after 10 minutes and add in the 1 1⁄2 C heavy whipping cream, powdered
  • sugar, and vanilla.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until stiff peaks form. About 10 minutes.
  • Scoop half of the whipped cream into the piping bag.
  • Pipe dollops around the edge of the pie.
  • Place the pie into the fridge and the whipped cream into the freezer for a hour.
  • Once the whipped cream is ‘frozen’ use the small ice cream scoop and scoop mounds of
  • whipped cream into the center to look the mounds of ice cream.
  • Garnish with cherries and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg