ROOT BEER FLOAT PIE

•¾ cup good quality root beer

•½ cup milk (any kind)

•1 (4-serving size) box instant vanilla pudding mix (sugar free may be used)

•1-2 Tbsp root beer extract (start with one Tablespoon and add more if you prefer a stronger root beer flavor. If you want a really light root beer flavor, only use a couple teaspoons and adjust from there)

•1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip Free, thawed

•1 prepared graham cracker crust

•Cherries and whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together the root beer, milk, root beer concentrate and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens. Fold in the Cool Whip until mixture is uniform and combined.

2.Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust and freeze for approx. 8 hours or overnight. Once frozen, cut into slices and garnish with whipped cream and cherries, if desired. Store pie in freezer.