{Cauldron Cakes & Butterbeer}

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To say that I'm a Harry Potter fan is a vast understatement.

I've been to midnight releases for 3 of the books. 

I have 29 copies of the books (4 full sets and 1 new set to start working on).

I quote the movies, much to the annoyance to others in the room with me.

Approximately 1/2 of my brain is packed with HP facts, give or take a lobe.

And yes, I'm *that* person that leans over and whispers...

"It didn't happen like that in the book!"

So in celebration of the final movie (yes, I have midnight screening tickets!), here are 2 of the most talked about treats in the wizarding world.

Cauldron Cakes & Butterbeer

Cauldron Cakes.

These are just my Secret Cupcakes with a chocolate Twizzler in them. Black Licorice would work too... not that anyone wants to eat those things. :oD

And the Butterbeer.

Now, I've never been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal (gasp! I know... I'm distraught about this point), but I hear the Butterbeer is ah-maze-ing.

I have no first hand knowledge of this tasty, tasty, treat, but I did some digging on the internet and found about 600,000 recipes for Butterbeer. 

Well, that might be an exaggeration. Fine, 599,999.

I found one I wanted to try, but I can never leave a recipe alone, so I tweaked it to my liking.

Butterbeer

Here is the original.

And here is mine:

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons water

1 Stick Butter (1/2 cup)*

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup Half and Half

3 Tablespoons Butterscotch Syrup (more for garnish)

Whipped Topping (spray can type)

Chilled Cream Soda


*use real butter

In a small saucepan over medium, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 2 minutes. Watch closely, stirring constantly.

Stir in the butter, Butterscotch topping, and salt.

Set aside to cool off, for about 20 mins. Do not allow to fully cool.

 

Once the mixture has cooled, add in the Half and Half.

Whisk until smooth

For serving, divide the brown sugar mixture between glasses (a couple Tablespoons for each glass*).

Add cold cream soda, and stir.

Top with whipped topping, and drizzle with Butterscotch topping.

*I edited this recipe in Nov. 2012- I decreased the amount of mix per glass from 1/4 cup each to a couple Tablespoons each. It's best to try a Tablespoon or two, taste, and then add more if you like

It's sweet, very sweet, maybe... dare I say, a little too sweet, with a salty bite, creamy, with a slight fizz.
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If you try it, be sure to let me know what you think!

And remember, when you hear that Potter nerd behind you whispering,

"that's NOT what is supposed to be happening!", it might just be me.

Happy Potter Release!

~Tina

Shared on Momnivore's Dilemma 10-6-11

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