Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe (With Video!)

Harry potter butterbeer in a glass with whipped cream.

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Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe (With Video!)

Easy and magical, this homemade Harry Potter Butterbeer features a rich butterscotch syrup, creamy whipped topping, and fizzy root beer for a perfect taste of the Wizarding World.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Shreya Walia

Equipment

milk frother

Ingredients

Butterscotch

3 tbsp salted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract (or 2 pumps of vanilla syrup)

Whipped cream

1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butterscotch syrup (our homemade version, or store-bought)

Other

1 can rootbeer

Instructions

Make the butterscotch syrup. Add the butter and brown sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter melts and the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.
Finish the syrup. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until fully combined. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly.
Make the whipped cream. Add the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of butterscotch syrup to a small bowl or cup. Whip with a milk frother until soft and fluffy.
Assemble the Butterbeer. Divide a few tablespoons of butterscotch syrup between two glasses. Slowly pour the chilled root beer into each glass, allowing it to foam as you pour.
Top and serve. Spoon the butterscotch whipped cream over each glass and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Use cold root beer. Chilled root beer makes the drink more refreshing and helps the topping stay fluffy.
Let the syrup cool slightly. If it’s too hot, it can melt the whipped cream.
Adjust the sweetness. Add more or less butterscotch syrup depending on how sweet you like your Butterbeer.
Pour slowly. Root beer foams quickly when poured over the syrup.
Make the syrup ahead. Store it in the refrigerator, then gently warm it if it becomes too thick.
Vanilla syrup option: You can use 2 pumps of vanilla syrup instead of vanilla extract.
Store-bought shortcut: Store-bought butterscotch syrup can also be used for the whipped cream topping.
Make it hot: For a warm Butterbeer, swap the root beer for hot apple cider. Heat the cider until steaming, stir in the butterscotch syrup, then top with the butterscotch whipped cream.

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