Root Beer Float Pie
No Bake Freezer Dessert Pie
Ingredients
- 1 (9 inch) prepared shortbread crust or other flavor
- 8 oz homemade whipped topping or cool whip, thawed
- 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 3/4 cup root beer (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- maraschino cherries for decorating top of pie
- extra whipped topping for decorating top of pie
Instructions
Making Homemade Whipped Topping (use this recipe if you are not using prepared Cool Whip)
- Whisk together 8oz heavy whipping cream and 2 TBS powdered sugar using an electric hand mixer until soft peaks are formed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Making root beer pudding mixture
- In a large bowl beat together pudding, milk, and root beer until a thick pudding consistency is achieved. Fold in 1/2 (4oz) of the prepared whipped topping or thawed cool whip.
- Spread mixture into bottom of prepared pie crust. Spread remaining (4oz) of the prepared whipped topping or thawed cool whip over the mixture evenly.
- Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with extra whipped topping and cherries.
I love your recipes. Do you have cookbooks to sell with all your desserts. We have luncheons at my church these desserts would hit the spot. Thankyou
Here is the link to my cookbooks I have a Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. https://www.blurb.com/b/9452561-catherine-s-plates
Thank you.
How is it best to store this leftover pie?
Store this pie in the freezer.