If you’re a Harry Potter fan then you’re probably already familiar with Butterbeer. And, if you have ever visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, then you might have indulged in this butterscotch flavoured, non-alcoholic soda treat. While this recipe isn’t exactly the same as what’s offered at Univeral Orlando, it’s a copycat every ‘muggle’ can enjoy.
Makes: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, or more to taste)
- 4 (12-ounce) cans cream soda
Whipped topping
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
Butterscotch Mixture
- In a heavy bottomed, 2-quart stainless steel saucepan, melt butter over low to medium heat. Just before the butter is melted, add the dark brown sugar and stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar is moistened. Stir in the salt.
- Increase the heat to medium. Cook, whisking every few minutes, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until a digital or candy thermometer reads 225°F.
- Lower heat and add the cream; whisk until incorporated thoroughly. Remove from heat.
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly, stir in the vanilla extract. Add 1 cup of cream soda and stir. Set aside.
Whipped Topping
In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar mixture and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Use an electric mixer to beat until just thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
To Serve
Divide the butterscotch mixture between 4 tall glasses. Fill each glass with additional cream soda, leaving room for whipped topping. Spoon the whipped topping over each glass and serve immediately.
