This Root Beer Float Pie is pure retro nostalgia in dessert form. Inspired by the classic soda shop treat, it combines the fizzy-sweet flavor of root beer with creamy vanilla pudding and fluffy whipped cream, all nestled into a buttery graham cracker crust. Frozen to a perfectly scoopable texture, every slice tastes like a root beer float transformed into an elegant, make-ahead pie.
What makes this pie especially appealing is its balance of simplicity and wow factor. The filling comes together in minutes, the crust can be baked quickly for extra flavor, and the freezer does the rest of the work. It’s cool, creamy, lightly airy, and bursting with that unmistakable root beer aroma — a guaranteed hit for summer gatherings, holidays, or anytime you’re craving something fun and nostalgic.
Make-ahead friendly: This pie is designed for the freezer, making it ideal for entertaining. Slice only what you need and return the rest to freeze — no full thawing required.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
