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Root Beer Float Pie

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that captures the classic flavor of root beer with a creamy filling on a crunchy graham cracker crust.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 1 cup root beer
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped topping for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin your pie by taking the softened cream cheese and placing it in a mixing bowl. Beat it with your electric mixer until smooth.
  2. Gradually sprinkle in the powdered sugar, mixing to ensure full incorporation.
  3. Slowly stream in the root beer and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the root beer mixture.
  6. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set.
  8. Garnish with whipped topping and drizzle with extra root beer before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare this pie a day in advance for best results.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg