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Root Beer Float Pie

Published: Jun 3, 2022 Last Updated: May 30, 2022 by Marye 1077 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

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 4 hours 5 minutes
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A fun twist on a classic summertime treat, this yummy dessert is perfect for family night, a pool party, and everything in between!

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • No bake means it comes together fast and without the need to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven.
  • It's a great summer dessert for those extra hot days!
  • It's an easy recipe that comes together in minutes.

Who doesn't love root beer floats, especially when it gets hot out? There's just something about the combination of bubbly root beer and sweet ice cream that can't be beat!

It's even better when turned into an easy root beer float pie! All the flavor you love comes together to create a creamy filling that's placed into a shortbread cookie pie crust.

Just whisk together the ingredients, chill them in the freezer, and you'll have a delicious dessert in no time!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

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🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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  1. Blend the root beer, pudding mix, cream, and root beer concentrate.
  2. Whisk until thickened.
  3. Gently fold in whipped topping.
  4. Spoon into the prepared crust and freeze.

🥫 Storage

Promptly upon making the 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.

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📖 Variations

This recipe is simple, but that doesn't mean you can't make it your own! Swap out the pie crust, add a bit of extra flavor, and more with the easy variations below.

  • Use cold diet root beer and sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix for a lower calorie option.
  • Use a graham cracker crust or a homemade crumb crust.
  • Add white chocolate to the filling for an extra rich taste.
  • Top off your pie with a dash of chocolate sprinkles!

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: 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 chill at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to soften a little.
  • 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.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I use a different soda?

I haven't tested this recipe with any other sodas, but it should work just fine!

Where can I find root beer extract?

It can be found in most grocery stores in the baking aisle along with the other extracts.

Can I use a non-dairy cream?

I wouldn't recommend it. The flavor won't be as rich or creamy.

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📚 Related recipes

No bake desserts are my favorite option for a sweet treat in the summer!

  • Nilla Wafers, layers of creamy pudding, and graham cracker crust combine to make a scrumptious no bake banana pudding pie.
  • No bake lemon cheesecake is an easy copycat of the classic Woolworth's recipe.
  • With flavors that take you back to summer campfires, no bake s'mores pie is a showstopper at any picnic or party!
  • A family favorite, white chocolate no bake cheesecake pie is made with 5 simple ingredients and ready in just 10 minutes.
  • Cinnamon Candy Apple Pie
  • Blueberry Peach Cobbler
  • Crock Pot Caramel Apple Dump Cake
  • German Apple Pie

🍽️ Serve with...

I like a good meal on the grill during summer nights. Serve this easy no bake pie with all your favorites for an irresistible meal.

  • Smoky, sweet, and spicy, grilled chicken breast with bourbon peaches are ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Cheesy ranch foil grilled potatoes are an easy side that is guaranteed to please any crowd.
  • Dr. pepper baked beans are just right for burgers, bbq, and grilled foods!
  • Tall, buttery, and flaky, easy buttermilk biscuits are a must for every meal.

📞 The last word

I hate heating the kitchen up when it's 100 degrees outside but I don't want to give up dessert, either!

This is the answer, y'all!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 Recipe

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5 from 3 votes

Frozen Root Beer Float Pie

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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
Freezing Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:152
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Pie Pan
  • 4 quart mixing bowl

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.
 

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

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