Easy Root Beer Float Pie

This Easy Root Beer Float Pie is just the perfect treat for a hot summer’s day! Great for picnics, BBQ’s or any summer celebration, this refreshing pie is a crowd favorite! Super quick and simple to make using just a few ingredients, your friends and family will ask to make this over and over again!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ROOT BEER EXTRACT

I’ve tried a number of root beer float freezer pie recipes and I have to say I’m not a huge fan of the root beer extract. Most of the recipes call for a Tablespoon or more of the extract and I caution you – it’s STRONG. In fact it almost gives the pie a maple like taste more than root beer.

My recipe only calls for 1 teaspoon and to be honest you could probably leave it out but I’m not sure if you would get enough of the root beer flavor. I found a teaspoon was just about right

You will need:

¾ cup root beer

½ cup milk

1 box instant vanilla pudding mix

1 teaspoon root beer extract

8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed

1 – (9”) prepared graham cracker crust

Maraschino cherries

Vanilla ice cream

Mini scooper

Paper straws

Directions for Easy Root Beer Float Pie

Combine the root beer, milk, dry pudding mix and extract in a medium bowl and whisk all ingredients together until thickened, about 2 minutes

Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until thoroughly combined.

Pour into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.

Cover and freeze for about 8 hours or overnight

Garnish each piece with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream

Next add a cherry on top. 

Cut a paper straw and place on top too if desired!