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Is there anything better than a root beer float on a hot summer day? They’re my favorite even though I dislike soda. I despise those bubbles that burn your throat and honestly, I just don’t even understand how people like it! But, for some odd reason, I do like root beer and will bare the throat burning because it’s so good! ESPECIALLY paired with vanilla ice cream – YUM! This pie is everything that’s amazing about a root beer float, in pie form. The crust is made out of golden oreos. I’m not a fan of graham cracker crusts and I knew I wanted something vanilla-y to go with the whole theme, so I decided to try it out and it was amazing! The crust brings so much great flavor to the pie, it’s so yummy.
The filling tastes pretty spot on to a root beer float. So creamy, smooth and packed with lots of root beer flavor! You can either decorate the top like I did with extra cool whip, leave it plain or even do an entire layer of cool whip which I think I’m going I do next time because I loved the taste of cool whip in every bite! It was almost like the ice cream to the root beer float.
As for the crust? Ah-mazing. You do have to bake it and let it cool which is a little annoying, but so worth it. I promise. I realllllly urge you to put in the extra effort and make your own golden oreo crust, it only takes 10 minutes and it’s so, so good!
Look how creamy and delicious it looks! Yum. Make this for your next BBQ or event and be sure to have a copy of the recipe handy because everyone will for sure be asking you for it!
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Root Beer Float Pie
Ingredients
*Crust*
- 25 golden oreos pulsed to fine crumb
- 4 tbs unsalted butter melted
*Filling*
- 1 4 serving package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup cup root beer
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp root beer concentrate
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- + extra whipped topping for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse oreos into a fine crumb and mix with melted butter until completely combined. Press into a 9" pie plate going 1/2" up the sides and bake for 7 minutes. Do not over bake or the crust will get too hard when frozen. Let crust cool completely before pouring in filling. (You can place it in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.)
- While crust is cooling, prepare filling. In a large bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix, root beer, milk and root beer conventrate until it becomes thick. Fold in whipped topping and stir until completely combined. Pour onto cooled crust, cover and place in freezer for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, allow to thaw for a few minutes minutes for easier slicing. Garnish with extra whipped topping and serve.
Filling recipe adapted from Taste Of Home
Looks great.