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Root Beer Float Pie

Heather, Sprinkle Bakes

Root beer float pie is a refreshing summer treat that has all the cool, creamy flavor of its predecessor.
20 min Prep Time
30 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Servings: 10 servings

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • For the Pie crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • For the Pie filling:

  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) root beer
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon root beer concentrate*
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

To make the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Bake 12 minutes and allow the crust to cool completely.

Step 3

To make the filling, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the egg yolks, milk, and root beer. Place the pan over medium-high heat and whisk constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook the mixture 2-3 minutes more, or until the mixture is thickened and has a pudding-like consistency. Remove the pan from heat and whisk in white chocolate. When chocolate is melted, add butter and whisk until butter is melted. Stir in root beer concentrate.

Step 4

Pour filling into cooled crust and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill until well-set, about 2 hours.

Step 5

Combine heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Beat on high speed until the cream is thick and stiff peaks form. When the pie is set, pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of the pie. Place the maraschino cherry in the center of the pie and top whipped cream with chocolate sprinkles.
*Root beer concentrate can be found at well-stocked grocery stores in the spices and extracts aisle.