Description
Harry Potter’s Hot Butterbeer is a warm, comforting beverage inspired by the magical world of Hogwarts, blending creamy milk, butter, brown sugar, butterscotch pudding, and spicy hints of ginger and cayenne, topped optionally with whipped cream for a cozy treat perfect for fans and cold nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 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
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Butterscotch sauce
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large microwavable bowl, mix together milk, room temperature unsalted butter, and brown sugar. Whisk until combined.
- Heat mixture: Heat the mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes, then whisk again until the butter is fully melted and the sugar has dissolved.
- Add cream soda and pudding: Whisk in half of the cream soda bottle, then stir in the entire box of butterscotch instant pudding until smooth.
- Add flavorings: Add vanilla extract, ginger paste, and cayenne pepper to the mixture and whisk well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Incorporate remaining soda: Pour in the rest of the cream soda bottle gently, mixing to maintain some carbonation.
- Keep warm and serve: Heat the butterbeer gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, or transfer to a crockpot set on high and then lowered to keep it warm, stirring occasionally.
- Optional garnish: Serve topped with whipped cream and drizzle with butterscotch sauce for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- If the drink is too thick, add an extra cup of whole milk and stir to loosen the consistency.
- The ginger and cayenne provide a gentle warmth; for more spice, increase both to 1/2 teaspoon each.
- Top with regular whipped cream or coconut whipped cream and add caramel or butterscotch sauce for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top for enhanced cozy spice notes.
- Pair the butterbeer with Harry Potter-themed treats like Chocolate Frogs or Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans for a themed 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 preserve flavors and avoid scorching.
- Freezing is not recommended as the carbonation and dairy ingredients do not freeze or thaw well.
- Prepare the base (milk, butter, brown sugar, pudding, vanilla, spices) up to a day in advance and refrigerate; add cream soda just before serving for best carbonation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
