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The Best Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

4.4 from 59 reviews

This magical Butterbeer recipe channels the beloved Harry Potter universe with a creamy, sweet, and frothy drink perfect for fans and dessert lovers alike. Combining rich vanilla ice cream with cream soda, butterscotch topping, and subtle buttery and rum extracts, this indulgent beverage offers a delightful frothy top and a hint of salt to balance the sweetness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream (full fat recommended)
  • 2 cups cream soda ice cubes (see method below)
  • 2 teaspoons imitation butter extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 4 tablespoons butterscotch topping
  • 1 cup cream soda
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream for topping

Cream Soda Ice Cubes

  • 2 cups cream soda, frozen in ice cube trays to make cream soda ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Soda Ice Cubes: Pour cream soda into ice cube trays and freeze until solid to create cream soda ice cubes. This step ensures your Butterbeer stays chilled without watering down the drink.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add 2 cups of vanilla ice cream and 2 cups of cream soda ice cubes along with 2 teaspoons imitation butter extract, 1 teaspoon rum extract, 4 tablespoons butterscotch topping, 1 cup cream soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Blend the Mixture: Blend all ingredients together until smooth and frothy, ensuring the ice cream and ice cubes are fully incorporated to get that creamy, foamy Butterbeer texture.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended Butterbeer mixture into tall glasses and top generously with whipped cream to complete the classic frothy look beloved by Harry Potter fans.

Notes

  • For the richest flavor, use full-fat vanilla ice cream.
  • The cream soda ice cubes prevent the drink from becoming diluted as they melt.
  • If you don’t have imitation butter extract, real melted butter is not recommended as it changes the texture.
  • Adjust the butterscotch topping amount to your preferred sweetness level.
  • This recipe is non-alcoholic and suitable for all ages.

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