Enjoy This Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream

Harry Potter still has a massive amount of fans….so why not have a bowl of butterbeer ice cream to celebrate!

We are a couple of years away from Harry Potter series, but there is still raging interest in the Potter Universe. The series continues to excite readers both young and old. In fact, new merchandise ties are doing well including Legos, Squishmellows and the books.  It is such a phenomenon, it has worked itself into a variety of corners of culture. So during this summer, why not have a treat and enjoy this Harry Potter butterbeer ice cream. Add a little magical midweek fun.

The author of the series, J.K. Rowling, was quoted in Bon Appetit‘s saying: “I made it up. I imagine it to taste a little bit like less sickly butterscotch.”  So why not try to make some yourself?  Butterscotch appeared in the mid 19th century and the main ingredients are brown sugar and butter. While not as popular as chocolate or vanilla, it is still a popular candy, especially hard candy.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup butterscotch syrup (see below)
• 2 tbsp butterscotch syrup

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Create

1. In a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form
2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is thick and fluffy
3. Add about 1/3 cup of the butterscotch syrup and mix until combined
4. Pour the ice cream into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper
5. Drizzle 1-2 tbsp of butterscotch syrup on top and use a toothpick to swirl
6. Freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours or overnight until it’s set
7. When serving, drizzle more butterscotch syrup on top if desired

Butterscotch Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter (unsalted)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp sea salt

Create

• Have all ingredients measured and ready for butterscotch
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat
• Add in brown sugar and stir until wet from butter
• Stir occasionally until the mixture looks molten, about 3-5 minutes
• Turn the heat to low and add the cream, whisking to combine
• Turn heat up to medium and cook until it reaches 225F on a candy thermometer, about 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally
• Turn off the heat and let the syrup rest for a few minutes
• Transfer to a heat-resistant container and add the vanilla and salt
• Let the syrup cool to room temperature (anywhere from 1-3 hours)
• Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one month
• To use, microwave on low power for 10 seconds

Yuengling’s Ice Cream has the butterbeer flavor on its website. It’s made with half buttercream ice cream, half butterscotch ice cream, and twisted with a butterscotch swirl.

The Harry Potter novels burst on the scene in 1997 making them 27!  They chronicle the lives of a young wizard Harry Potter, and his friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. They attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with a variety of other characters and adventures. The books and movies introduced a whole new wizard lexicon into language and people.  While it a take a bit of time to cool and firm, it is worth it to enjoy. this Harry Potter butterbeer ice cream.