Description
Indulge in the creamy, fizzy delight of Root Beer Float Pie, where the smooth texture of whipped cream meets the nostalgic flavor of root beer. Each bite is a refreshing explosion of sweetness, reminiscent of summer days spent sipping on classic root beer floats.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 1 cup root beer
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Root beer float candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Slowly pour in the root beer while mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the root beer mixture.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with root beer float candies if desired.
Notes
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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