Description
Harry Potter’s Hot Butterbeer is a cozy, warm beverage combining creamy whole milk, rich butter, brown sugar, and a fizzy cream soda with the nostalgic flavors of butterscotch and a hint of spice. Perfect for fans of the wizarding world and anyone seeking a comforting winter drink.
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 mix
- 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 brown sugar. Whisk these ingredients together until mixed well.
- Heat Mixture: Heat the bowl in the microwave for 3 minutes. After heating, whisk the mixture thoroughly until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Add Cream Soda and Pudding Mix: Whisk in half the bottle of cream soda followed by the butterscotch instant pudding mix. Stir well to incorporate fully.
- Add Flavorings: Add in vanilla extract, ginger paste, and cayenne pepper. Whisk well to combine all the flavors.
- Finish with Cream Soda: Pour in the remaining cream soda and whisk gently to combine the entire mixture.
- Warm to Serve: Heat the mixture again as desired – microwave briefly, warm on stovetop over low heat while stirring occasionally, or keep warm in a crockpot set first to high then lowered, stirring occasionally to maintain consistent temperature.
- Optional Topping: Serve hot with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top and drizzle with butterscotch sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- If the butterbeer is too thick, add 1 cup of whole milk and stir until smooth.
- The ginger and cayenne add gentle warmth; keep to 1/4 teaspoon each or increase to 1/2 teaspoon for more spice kick.
- Top the butterbeer with whipped cream or coconut whipped cream, and drizzle with butterscotch or caramel sauce for additional flavor.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg for an added cozy spice note.
- Pair this hot butterbeer with Harry Potter-themed treats like Chocolate Frogs or Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans for a themed party.
- 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 due to carbonation and dairy components.
- You can prepare the base (milk, butter, sugar, pudding mix, and spices) a day ahead and refrigerate, then add cream soda when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
