Description
Harry Potter's Hot Butterbeer is a warm, sweet, and creamy beverage inspired by the beloved wizarding world. Made with whole milk, butter, brown sugar, butterscotch pudding mix, and cream soda, it offers a comforting blend of flavors with a hint of spice. Perfect for cozy nights or themed gatherings, this recipe yields a rich and frothy drink topped with optional whipped cream and butterscotch drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 3.4 ounce box Butterscotch Instant Pudding
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ginger paste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Beverage
- 1 2-liter cream soda
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream
- Butterscotch or caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine Milk, Butter, and Sugar: In a large microwavable bowl, combine 3 cups of whole milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar. Whisk until ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Heat Mixture: Heat the milk mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes. After heating, whisk it again until the butter is fully melted and the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Cream Soda and Pudding Mix: Pour in half of the 2-liter cream soda into the warm milk mixture, then add the entire box of butterscotch instant pudding. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Season the Butterbeer: Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon ginger paste, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the mixture. Whisk well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Incorporate Remaining Cream Soda: Slowly pour the remaining half of the cream soda into the mixture, stirring gently to blend without losing too much carbonation.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Warm the hot butterbeer using a microwave, stovetop, or crockpot set to high initially and then lowered to keep it consistently heated. Stir occasionally. Serve hot.
- Add Optional Toppings: Top each cup of butterbeer with whipped cream or coconut whipped cream, and drizzle with butterscotch or caramel sauce if desired for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- If the butterbeer is too thick, add 1 cup of whole milk and stir to incorporate.
- The ginger and cayenne provide gentle warmth; keep them mild or increase to 1/2 teaspoon each for more heat.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top for extra cozy spice.
- Pair the drink with Harry Potter-themed treats such as Chocolate Frogs or Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans.
- 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 burning.
- Freezing is not recommended due to carbonation and dairy content.
- Prepare the base mixture (excluding cream soda) a day ahead and store in the fridge; add cream soda just before serving to keep the fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
