Description
A nostalgic dessert that transforms the classic root beer float into a creamy, dreamy pie with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups root beer
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional whipped topping and root beer for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your kitchen! In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar, pouring in the melted butter. Mix until moistened and press firmly into the bottom of your pie pan.
- Whip your softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly pour in the root beer, whisking until combined.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, preserving the airy texture.
- Pour the filling into your prepared crust, spreading evenly.
- Cover your pie and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes, or until set.
- Top with additional whipped topping and a drizzle of root beer just before serving.
Notes
This pie makes for a great make-ahead dessert. Allow it to chill overnight for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: root beer float pie, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, nostalgic dessert, creamy pie