Root Beer Float Pie

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 carton (8 oz.) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed, divided
3/4 c. cold diet root beer
1/2 c. fat-free milk
1 pkg. (1 oz.) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Maraschino cherries, optional 

Directions:
Set aside and refrigerator 1/2 c. 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.