Root Beer Float Pie: The Easy, Retro Dessert Everyone’s Talking About
This Root Beer Float Pie is a nostalgic no-bake dessert that tastes like a creamy soda shop treat — cool, quirky, and perfect for summer cookouts or retro-themed nights.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 9-inch Pie Dish
- Freezer-safe storage wrap
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup chilled root beer
- 0.5 cup cold whole or 2% milk
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 tsp root beer extract (optional)
- 1 cup extra whipped topping (for garnish)
- 6 maraschino cherries
- 2 tbsp crushed graham crackers or mini root beer candies
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into your pie dish and chill while making the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, root beer, and pudding mix for about two minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is creamy and airy.
- Spoon the filling into the chilled crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Slice, top with whipped cream, a cherry, and a little smile — you’ve just made dessert history.
Notes
Add root beer extract for a stronger soda-shop flavor. Swap the graham crust with chocolate cookie crust for a twist. Use whipped cream or Cool Whip, and feel free to use cream soda or cola instead of root beer.