Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 cup root beer
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup root beer float syrup (optional, for drizzling)
– Whipped cream, for topping
– Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9-inch pie dish
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Serving spoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s start by preparing the crust. In my kitchen, I always find the aroma of freshly crushed graham crackers to be so comforting. Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl until they resemble wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. I love using the bottom of a glass to help pack it down evenly! Once that’s done, pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set. This makes the crust nice and sturdy. (See the next page below to continue steps…)