Root Beer Float Pie By Kelly Miller • July14,2019 • Updated December 2, 2021 • 11 Comments 17.6K Jump to Recipe This post has been sponsored by A&W Root Beer. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This Root Beer Float Pie recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert for a family night! Shortbread crust with vanilla pudding, A&W® Root Beer, whipped cream, and cherries! Root Beer Float Day is coming up soon on August 6th, and I’ve got the PERFECT recipe to celebrate: this amazing Root Beer Float Pie! And yes, it tastes exactly like you would imagine it tasting: sweet and fluffy with a hint of A&W Root Beer. What a fun treat for summer, don’t you think? This summer, our family has already been busy with little league, vacation, church activities, and swim lessons. It’s been SO FUN, but I’m already tired—ha! I’ve made it a point to put some easy, family fun nights on the calendar for the rest of the summer. I was able to pick up A&W Root Beer 6 pk 7.5 oz Sleek Cans, along with the 8 pk 12 oz cans, in the beverage aisle at my local Giant Foods. They’re always running great promotions and I love how convenient the store locations are to my house. Click here for a store locator! National Root Beer Float Day: August 6th, 2019! I used to LOVE those family nights at home when I was a kid! A favorite dinner, some treats to share together, and maybe a board game or a movie. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a relaxing summer with your favorite people in your life. Why don’t you join us? Pull up your calendar app, set “Root Beer Float Day” on August 6th, and make your shopping list for your next trip through Giant Foods. Don’t forget to grab the A&W Root Beer, along with the other ingredients, to make this delicious Root Beer Float Pie! It’s so easy; the kids can help with this one! How to make Root Beer Float Pie: In a mixing bowl, pour A&W Root Beer, milk, and instant pudding mix. Beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined. Spread pudding mixture into a 9 inch shortbread crust. Spread remaining whipped topping on top. Freeze at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional whipped cream and cherries. What brand of root beer is recommended for this recipe? If you couldn’t tell already, we LOVE A&W Root Beer in this family! They are celebrating their 100th Anniversary as well this year. What a great way to celebrate with Root Beer Float Day coming up. Don’t forget to grab yours on your next shopping trip using Giant Foods’ coupon deal as well! If you liked this recipe for Root Beer Float Pie, leave a rating and a comment below this post! Root Beer Float Pie Root Beer Float Pie recipe with instant vanilla pudding, milk, root beer, whipped topping, and maraschino cherries in a shortbread crust. 4.25 from 32 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: root beer float pie recipe Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesFreezing time:: 2 hours hoursTotal Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes Servings: 8 servings Calories: 240kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 3/4 cup A&W® Root Beer chilled▢ 1/2 cup 2% milk chilled▢ 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix▢ 8 oz whipped topping thawed according to package directions, divided▢ 9 inch shortbread crust▢ 8 maraschino cherries patted dry▢ additional whipped cream InstructionsBeat root beer, milk, and pudding mix with a hand mixer for 2 minutes.Gently fold in half of the whipped topping.Spread root beer mixture into the bottom of the shortbread crust.Gently spread remaining whipped topping over the root beer layer.Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.Before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream and maraschino cherries. NutritionCalories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.6mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 17.6K
Marilyn Tolan says July 8, 2021 at 2:31 am If you make your own whipped cream do you stabilize it, & if so, ,what do you use? TY. Reply
Kelly Miller says July 8, 2021 at 6:51 pm I’m not really sure, Marilyn, I’ve never tried making homemade whipped cream. Reply
Glenda Avallon says July 19, 2021 at 2:46 pm Do left over pie root beer pie hold up in refridgerator , does it have to be frozen and serve frozen Reply
Kelly Miller says July 20, 2021 at 3:33 pm You can leave leftover pie in the refrigerator! I would just eat it within a day or so. Otherwise, refreeze it. Reply
Debbie says July 24, 2021 at 3:41 am Made it with half and half instead of 2% milk, it was delicious Reply
Stacy says November 6, 2021 at 8:03 pm I did. It was very good but I had to make some adjustments. I think there is a typo in your recipe. I’m pretty sure you meant to type 1.34oz of pudding mix, not 3.4oz. I only speak from having made versions with both options, and the 3.4oz was definitely inedible. Just a heads up in case you wanted to make an edit. Thank you! Reply
Kelly Miller says November 6, 2021 at 10:20 pm The recipe as written is correct: you need a 3.4 oz box of instant vanilla pudding mix. I just did a quick google search, they don’t come in 1.34oz size boxes so I’m not sure what you’re referring to? Reply
John Williams says April 17, 2022 at 8:48 pm Yes very good simple to make but does need extra rootbeer flavor Reply