Creamy Root Beer Float Dip – a delicious, no-melt twist on the classic! Perfect for dipping graham crackers, vanilla wafers or your cookie of choice!
And just like that, it’s the 4th of July!! Good thing I’m ready for it. And by ready, I don’t mean I’ve actually done anything to prepare. I mean I’m ready for the fun of it! The excitement of it! And most of all, the relaxation of it! The 4th of July is one of the rare holidays I actually just let myself show up to….without worrying about decorating or hosting or gift giving. It’s relaxing in a way that no other holidays are! And I can’t wait!
Of course, I always like to add a little extra food fun to the mix… whether it’s Fireworks Treats or Patriotic French Toast Sticks or Red, White & Blue Sugar Cookie Cups. But this year I’m going a different route completely. This year it’s in the form of Root Beer Float Dip… a classic summer treat! I made it the other day and the kids went crazy for it! It’s thick, creamy, and tastes just like a root beer float….minus the frozen, melty factor. Which makes it ideal for hot summer days (when melting is an issue) or not so hot days (when you don’t really feel like something frozen). So it’s basically the perfect summer dip, no matter what type of weather you’re having!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Cream cheese – Cream cheese forms the base of this dip. I used 8 ounces of plain cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
Cool Whip – I used 1 cup of Cool Whip (whipped topping) to make the dip creamy and fluffy… just like ice cream! Feel free to use store bought or make your own homemade cool whip.
Powdered sugar – To sweeten the dip I used 3/4 cup powdered sugar. You can substitute granulated sugar if needed, just note the dip may be a bit grainy.
Extracts – I used 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract combined with 1 teaspoon of root beer extract to flavor this dip just like a root beer float!
how to make root beer float dip
Combine the ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy! Transfer to a small serving bowl; serve with vanilla wafers or your cookies of choice!
what you’ll love about this recipe
We love this recipe because it’s quick and easy, SO delicious, and perfectly nostalgic! Anyone who grew up enjoying root beer floats will instantly fall in love with this no-melt alternative. Plus… it’s perfect for summer parties!
more ice cream-inspired treats
- Banana Split Fruit Pizza
- Oreo Dip
- Banana Split Dump Cake
- Rocky Road Candy
- Strawberry Shortcake Pops
- Banana Split Kabobs
Root Beer Float Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon root beer extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Serve with vanilla wafers or your cookies of choice!
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Norma+|+Allspice+and+Nutmeg says
Wow, this looks scrumptious!
Sarah+@+Miss+Candiquik says
This sounds so good & refreshing right now! Mmm, I can almost taste it!
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker says
Loving the sound of this dip. Pass me some cinnamon tortilla chips and we are good!
Jess says
Looks amazing and I actually have Root Beer Extract so I think I will make this for my hubby! Happy 4th my friend 🙂
Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust} says
This is such a fun dip! I never would have thought of turning a root beer float into a dip like this…but I’m sure glad you did!
Mary+Frances says
Nothing says summer like ice cream and root beer! I was so glad the weather was gorgeous, too. Getting to enjoy my ice cream without melting myself is always a bonus!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
This is too cool!! A root beer float in DIP form?!
Julie says
This is a great idea, Cathy! My family loves root beer floats!
Deb+@+Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner says
This looks amazing Cathy! What a great idea!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
What a great treat, Cathy. Pass me some cookies and dip!! 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Cathy, I LOVE this idea! My hubby calls me the float queen, because I have loved ice cream floats since I was little and now I can have one in a dip?? This is pure happiness! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe – pinned and sharing!
Bailey says
This dip sounds SO GOOD!!!
Jocie@OPC says
oh woah, looks so yummy! Thanks so much for linking up last week at creativity unleashed. featuring you tomorrow and hope to see you back.
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Cathy – back again! Thanks for linking with us at Best of the Weekend – I’ll be featuring this tonight on my blog!
Sonja says
This looked so awesome. I live cream cheese, root beer and dips! What could be more perfect? I ran out and orchard everything the next day. What a waste of money! This was awful. The cream cheese and root beer do not mesh well together. Cream cheese overwhelms the flavor if the root beer and it was not only so-so, but tasted disgusting. Sad. I thought this sounded so delightful.
Sonja says
LOVE not live cream cheese. PURCHASED not orchard.
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
What a cool and creative idea! Perfect for summer 🙂