Root Beer Float P…
Ingredients
  • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
  • 2 cups root beer
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
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Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the root beer and cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
  2. Add the brown sugar and whisk until dissolved. Slowly add the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour into the prepared graham cracker crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Just before serving, whip the cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie.
Tags
dessert
pie
root beer
float
graham cracker crust
cornstarch
brown sugar
egg yolks
butter
vanilla extract
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