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Root Beer Float Pie

Published: Jun 30, 2023 · Updated: May 1, 2025 by Marye

No bake root beer float pie is a quick and easy recipe for summer. SO cool and creamy... make it ahead of time and serve it chilled or frozen!
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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First published June 3, 2022. Last updated April 24, 2025 for editorial improvements.

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I made this pie. It was really easy and very good. I used blond Oreo Cookies crust. The whole pie was really good.
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This easy dessert takes everything you love about a root beer float—bubbly soda, creamy sweetness, pure nostalgia—and turns it into a no-bake, icebox pie that’s perfect for hot summer days. You can serve it cold from the refrigerator or partially frozen. Either way... yum!

It’s quick to make, doesn’t heat up the kitchen, and serves up icy, dreamy goodness in a cookie crumb crust. Whether it’s family night, a pool party, or just a Tuesday that needs a treat, this one hits all the right notes with zero fuss.

If you are looking to cut calories you can use diet root beer and sugar-free instant pudding.

Expert Tip: Be sure you are using root beer extract and not root beer concentrate. They are different!

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No bake root beer float pie is a quick and easy recipe for summer. SO cool and creamy... make it ahead of time and serve it chilled or frozen!
Course No Bake Dessert,Pie
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Freezing Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:152
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 1 cup root beer, chilled
  • ¼ cup half & half cream, or whole milk
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon root beer extract
  • 8 ounces Extra Creamy Cool Whip, plus more for garnish
  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • 8- inch shortbread cookie crumb crust

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together root beer, cream, pudding mix, and root beer concentrate for about 5 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Gently fold in whipped topping until combined and no streaks remain.
  • Spoon mixture into pie crust.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  • About 10 minutes before serving remove from the freezer and let thaw a little.
  • Top with whipped cream and serve.

Notes

Storage:
Promptly upon making the root beer float pie, you'll want to cover it and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
If you do not plan to eat it right away, it will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Or, move it to the fridge where it will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Tips:
  • Use full-fat ingredients for the best flavor
  • Thaw frozen cool whip in the fridge overnight. If it's thawed at room temperature it will lose its creamy texture.
  • Let your no bake pie sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. 
  • Add the whipped cream topping just before serving.
  • Don't prepare the pudding mix. Just dump the ingredients into a large bowl to make your pie!
  • Serve root beer float pie either refrigerated and creamy or slightly frozen.
 
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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  1. Randall Black says

    September 07, 2022 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    I made this pie. It was really easy and very good. I used blond Oreo Cookies crust. The whole pie was really good.

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