Description
Harry Potter’s Hot Butterbeer is a warm, comforting beverage that blends creamy milk, rich brown sugar, butterscotch pudding, and spicy ginger and cayenne with fizzy cream soda. This delightful drink captures the magic of the wizarding world with a cozy twist, perfect for chilly nights or Harry Potter-themed gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 2-liter cream soda
- 1 3.4 ounce box Butterscotch Instant Pudding
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ginger paste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large microwavable bowl, combine the whole milk, unsalted butter, and packed brown sugar. Whisk them together to mix well.
- Heat Mixture: Heat the mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely. Whisk again for smoothness.
- Add Cream Soda and Pudding Mix: Whisk in half the bottle of cream soda, then add the butterscotch instant pudding mix. Stir thoroughly to combine all elements.
- Season the Butterbeer: Add the vanilla extract, ginger paste, and cayenne pepper into the mixture. Whisk well to incorporate the flavors evenly.
- Finish with Cream Soda: Pour in the remaining half of the cream soda and gently mix. This gives the butterbeer its fizzy character.
- Keep Warm: Warm the butterbeer further either by microwaving briefly, heating on the stovetop, or placing in a crockpot on high then lowering heat to keep it consistently warm, stirring occasionally.
- Optional Garnish: Top each cup with whipped cream and drizzle butterscotch sauce over the cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- If the butterbeer is too thick, add 1 cup of whole milk and stir to loosen the texture.
- The ginger and cayenne provide a gentle warmth; adjust to 1/2 teaspoon each for a spicier kick.
- For dairy-free options, substitute coconut whipped cream and use butterscotch or caramel sauce to drizzle.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg to the top for additional cozy spices.
- Pair with Harry Potter-themed treats like Chocolate Frogs or Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans for a fun experience.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Freezing is not recommended as carbonation and dairy do not freeze well.
- You can prepare the base mixture (everything except the cream soda) a day in advance and add the cream soda just before serving for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
