Root Beer Float Pie

 

Ingredients

• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 3/4 cup cold diet root beer
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
• 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
• Maraschino cherries, optional

Directions

• Set aside and refrigerate 1/2 cup whipped topping for garnish. In a large bowl, whisk the root beer, milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in half of the remaining whipped topping. Spread into graham cracker crust.
• Spread remaining whipped topping over pie. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Dollop reserved whipped topping over each serving; top with a maraschino cherry if desired. Yield: 8 servings.