Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients (1 – 9-inch pie, ~8 servings)
- 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 3/4 cup cold root beer (not diet, for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 tsp root beer extract (optional but boosts flavor)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Extra whipped topping (for garnish)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make pudding base
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together root beer, milk, and pudding mix for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add flavoring
- Stir in root beer extract if using. This intensifies the root beer taste.
- Fold in whipped topping
- Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill the crust
- Spoon mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) until set.
- Garnish & serve
- Before serving, top with extra whipped topping and maraschino cherries. Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Make it extra indulgent with a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving.
- Swap graham cracker crust for a chocolate cookie crust.
- Freeze for 1–2 hours before serving for an “ice cream pie” vibe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg