Back in February, I had the opportunity to finally meet Dorothy, Ashton, and Trish (If you haven’t visited any of their sites, go now!) at a blog conference. While discussing where to go for dinner, we were also talking (and probably eating!) about other food, because that’s what food bloggers do.
The topic of root beer milkshakes came up. I had to admit that I had never had a root beer milkshake. Root beer float? Yes. Milkshake? No.
They quickly told me that I needed to change that because root beer milkshakes were amazing! I can now say that I have had one (and you guys were right, so good!). I can also say that I have made a root beer float pie!
It is a lot like a root beer milkshake that has been thoroughly stirred together, poured into a graham cracker pie crust, chilled, and topped with whipped cream. Minus the maraschino cherry, because neither my husband nor I like them.
If you ever see us get shakes (and we’ve forgotten to have them hold the cherry), just watch, we’ll be dumping the cherry in the closest trash can. But if you are a fan of them and think they make the authentic milkshake or float, feel free to add them.
If you are still in need of a desert idea for this 4th of July weekend, make it this pie! It takes hardly any time to throw together and it’s great for hot weather. The flavor is light and refreshing.
If it’s going to be really warm where you are, you may want to freeze the pie. As you can tell from the pictures, the whipped cream started to melt after being in my warm kitchen for pictures.
Frozen or chilled this root beer float pie is just what you need to enjoy summer even more!
- 1½ C crushed graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ C sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- ¾ C cold root beer (regular or diet)
- ⅓ C non-fat milk
- 1 (1 oz) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tsp Root Beer concentrate, optional
- whipped cream, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9 inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add in melted butter and stir until graham cracker mixture is coated. Press mixture into prepared pie plate.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until crust just starts to turn light golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together root beer, milk, pudding mix, and root beer concentrate for about 5 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken. Carefully fold in whipped topping until combined.
- Pour mixture into cooled pie crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
This recipe is adapted from Taste of Home.
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This is so cute, and it sounds so yummy!
Have you figure out how to make this recipe for two?
What a creative pie! I’m so intrigued by the flavors, looks delicious! I love root beer, so definitely trying this one out!
The most delicous Root Beer Float Pie i’ve ever seen. I want one!
What a delicious idea for a pie and low calorie to boot.
Ok, so I have never had a root beer milkshake either…I think that needs to change. But first I want this pie! What a fun summer dessert!!!! Love it!
What a perfect summer pie!!
I need this pie in my life. Rootbeer floats are the best, I haven’t had one in ages. That needs to change asap. 🙂
what a unique pie! love it.
My kids would loooooove this. Perfect warm weather dessert!
This pie looks so creamy! And kind of like a puffy cloud. Love the root beer float flavor!
Oh, I love root beer! This pie sounds amazing! And while I don’t mind the cherries, my husband loves them so I give them to him 🙂
I’ve never had a root beer milkshake! Now I must try one. And this pie? Um yeah, looks amazing.
This is my first time to your blog, and everything looks SO GOOD! Rootbeer floats make me reminiscent of summers when I was younger. This sounds so good, I must try it!
Love this pie…super creative! I too have never had a root beer milkshake. I’m going to have to try one of those too.
Girl, you’re a genius!
yummmm.. I love how whipped and airy this pie looks… ah, it would be a cute pie for the 4th with red and blue sprinkles too!
My favorite sweet treat is a root beer float. Now in pie form that a whole different ball game. This is amazing!
Loving this pie Jessica! So perfect for summer! Pinned!
What a great idea! Root beer floats remind me of summers as a kid because my grandmother would always make us them after we were done swimming. This pie sounds incredible!
Jessica, I have never had a root beer milkshake either! I sort of have to now!! First, I have to make this pie! It looks so perfect!
I love the sound and look of this pie!! Perfect for summer!
I love this! I’ve been seeing so many root beer recipes lately, I need to find some root beer flavouring – love that it isn’t necessary for this pie though!
Root beer floats!! Such a special place in my heart for these! Need.
This sounds so delicious. I love root beer flavored anything, but I agree with you about the cherries. I always thought it was a weird flavor combo for milkshakes.
Love that this is a root beer float! I had seen a similar recipe awhile ago and was thinking about making it! Yours looks amazing!
This is wonderful, Jessica! I’ve never seen a recipe for a root beer pie before! Outstanding. As always.
I do believe this is what a cloud would taste like!!
This is such a wonderful pie! Ryan loves root beer floats, and I’ve developed a fondness for them too. I would love to try a pie version! Pinning and sharing!
Oh wow, this looks absolutely amazing. So refreshing and perfect for summer. Pinning!
Wow indulgence to the max 🙂 Love how unique this sounds. Never came across root beer in pie form.
Oh my gosh! Root beer float pie. You rock. I heart all things root beer and in a PIE? Girl, you’re a genius. Thanks for the love too!
WOW that looks incredible! My husband loves root beer, will have to try!
This is such a clever recipe! I love it, and my oldest son would REALLY love it since he is a major rootbeer fan. Sharing all over the place!
I’ve made the pie… But I’m going to freeze it!!!
I know it will be double yum!!
We tried it frozen, too and loved it! 🙂
Sounds and looks great. Where would one find the root beer concentrate?
I’ve found it next to the vanilla extract and other extracts. Hope that helps!
the smallest package of vanilla pudding that I know of is 3 oz – where do you get a 1 oz?
The 1 oz size is the size of the sugar-free instant vanilla pudding. You can use the regular vanilla pudding, the pie will just be a little sweeter.
At what type of store-on the West coast-do you find root beer concentrate? I’ve checked our local Albertsons and Safeway with no luck.
I’m from the Midwest and have found it at Target. So maybe the Targets out there? You can make the pie without the extract. I just added it for a bit stronger flavor.
I found it at Winco foods in Eugene, or.
How cool is it that you used my Taste of Home recipe!! Thank you.
I’ve made this pie many times in the past few years.
I was really excited to make this…after all, who doesn’t love root beer! The only variation I made from the original recipe was using “Light” whipped topping, and I’m here to tell ya…don’t do it! The pie didn’t set at all. I’m puttin’ it in the freezer and hopefully that will “fix” it. Bummer.