Vegan Butterbeer Recipe - Humbly Homemade (2024)

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If you've ever read the Harry Potter books or watched the movies, you're probably familiar with butterbeer. It's a sweet, butterscotch drink that can be served hot or cold. It doesn't contain any "beer" but it most certainly does contain butter. This vegan butterbeer recipe creates a thick, delicious drink without any dairy!

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Butterbeer first appears in the beloved wizarding world in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at Hogsmeade. And you can try butterbeer at Universal Studios Wizarding World of Harry Potter! But making it at home means you can stay in your cozy pajamas while binge-watching the entire Harry Potter series. Win.

Butterbeer has been in the U.K. for several centuries. Some sources say it can be traced all the way back to 1588! Back then it was made with real beer along with egg yolks. But I much prefer this kid-friendly sweet version.

Ever since I was a kid, I've been obsessed with Harry Potter. And if you love Harry Potter as much as I do, you can try more of my recipes inspired by the wizarding world! For example, you can try chunky butterbeer cookies dunked into your mug of hot butterbeer!

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Why You'll Love this Recipe

  • It's vegan, dairy free and gluten free!
  • It's made from scratch without any butterscotch pudding mix.
  • This hot butterbeer doesn't contain any alcohol, so it's kid-friendly!
  • This tastes just like how you'd imagine it'd taste at the Three Broomsticks or the Leaky Cauldron!
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Ingredients

  • Cornstarch - Helps thicken the drink so it's thick and creamy
  • Brown sugar - Adds a sweet caramel flavor
  • Milk - Use any dairy free milk; my favorite is oat milk
  • Butter - Use unsalted vegan butter or homemade vegan butter
  • Salt - Just a small pinch of salt balances the sugar and brings forth the buttery, caramel flavors in this vegan butterbeer recipe
  • Aquafaba - Also known as the juice from canned chickpeas
  • Granulated sugar - Helps aerate and sweeten the aquafaba to form vegan whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce - This optional topping gives the final touch to the perfect drink - use my vegan caramel sauce recipe to make your own at home!
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How to Make Vegan Butterbeer

Whisk aquafaba to form soft peaks: In a stand mixer, add aquafaba (aka the liquid in canned chickpeas). Mix with a whisk attachment on high until it forms soft peaks. This can take up to 30 minutes.

Add sugar to the vegan whipped cream: Add the granulated sugar one spoonful at a time with the mixer still whisking on high speed. Continue whisking until if forms firm peaks. This only takes an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Refrigerate the vegan whipped cream: Set aside in the fridge while you make the butterbeer.

Whisk the cornstarch with milk & sugar: In a saucepan, add the cornstarch, brown sugar, and ¼ cup of the milk. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.

Add milk and boil: Turn the stove on to medium-high heat and whisk in the remaining milk. Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute, to activate the cornstarch's thickening powers.

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Add butter and simmer: Turn the heat down to low and add the vegan butter. Stir until the butter is melted and incorporated.

Let cool and thicken: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool and thicken further for at least 10 minutes.

Serve & enjoy: Strain your vegan butterbeer into two glasses or mugs. Top with several hefty dollops of vegan whipped cream, and a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce. Enjoy!!

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Recipe FAQ

What is the butterbeer in Harry Potter?

Butterbeer is a popular drink in the wizarding world that has a sweet butterscotch flavor.

Is there alcohol in butterbeer?

There is no alcohol in this vegan butterbeer recipe. But the butterbeer in the Harry Potter books may have had a little alcohol in it, since the house elves are able to get drunk from it.

Is butterbeer served hot or cold?

Both! Butterbeer tastes great both hot and cold! This vegan butterbeer recipe is best served hot. It's like a cozy hug-in-a-mug of buttery, caramelized goodness.

Is butterbeer gluten free?

This butterbeer is gluten free, since it's thickened with cornstarch instead of flour.

Can you get vegan butterbeer at Universal Sudios?

As of 2023, you can now purchase the vegan version of butterbeer at both Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood!

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Recipe Tips and Variations

  • Aquafaba can take a while to whisk and form soft peaks. Patience is key, and sometimes it can take up to 30 minutes.
  • If you don't want to make aquafaba whipped cream, you can make coconut whipped cream or use a store bought version.
  • If you want a more fizzy version of butterbeer, mix cream soda into the cooled butterbeer mixture.

More Harry Potter Recipes

If you're planning a movie marathon, a Harry Potter party, or just want to cure some Hogwarts homesick blues, try these other Harry Potter recipes!

  • Harry Potter Sugar Cookies
  • Hagrid's Hut Gingerbread House
  • Bangers and Mash
  • Pumpkin Pasties
  • Harry Potter Bonbons
  • Butterbeer Cookies
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Vegan Butterbeer Recipe

Carissa Erzen

This sweet and creamy vegan butterbeer recipe brings the Harry Potter books to life! Enjoy a warm butterscotch flavored drink topped with vegan whipped cream. It's magical!

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine British

Servings 2 people

Calories 566 kcal

Ingredients

Vegan Whipped Cream Topping

  • ½ cup aquafaba (the liquid drained from one can of chickpeas)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Vegan Butterbeer

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 cups dairy free milk, divided
  • tablespoon vegan butter
  • pinch salt

Instructions

Vegan Whipped Cream Topping

  • In a stand mixer, add the aquafaba (aka the liquid in canned chickpeas).

    Mix with a whisk attachment on high until it forms soft peaks. This can take up to 30 minutes.

  • Add the granulated sugar one spoonful at a time with the mixer still whisking on high speed. Continue whisking until if forms firm peaks. This only takes an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

    Set aside in the fridge while you make the butterbeer.

Vegan Butterbeer

  • In a saucepan, add the cornstarch, brown sugar, and ¼ cup of the milk. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.

  • Turn the stove on to medium-high heat and whisk in the remaining milk. Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute, to activate the cornstarch's thickening powers.

  • Turn the heat down to low and add the vegan butter and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and incorporated.

  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool and thicken further for at least 10 minutes.

  • Use a fine mesh strainer to strain your vegan butterbeer into two mugs or glasses. Top with several hefty dollops of vegan whipped cream, and an optional drizzle of vegan caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Aquafaba can take a while to whisk and form soft peaks. Patience is key, as sometimes it can take up to 30 minutes.
  • If you don't want to make vegan whipped cream at home, you can use a store bought version.
  • Store extra butterbeer in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the butterbeer in jars with lids, like mason jars, and store the vegan frosting separately in an airtight container. When ready to serve, heat the butterbeer in the microwave on 30 second intervals, then top with the whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 246mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 3gSugar: 105gVitamin A: 1139IUCalcium: 541mgIron: 3mg

Keyword butterbeer recipe, Harry Potter butterbeer, vegan butterbeer, vegan whipped cream

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About Carissa Erzen

Growing up in Germany, I fell head-over-heels in love with ALL the German baked goods, from Lebkuchen to pretzels. Now I'm the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Humbly Homemade, where I test and share German sweets lovingly created from scratch. So pull up a chair, and stay a while!

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Comments

  1. Markus + Micah

    I am certain this is what dreams are made of.

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    • Humbly Homemade

      Hahaha! This is at least what my dreams are made of 😂 Swimming in a pool of butterbeer... 😝

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  2. Yum-number1

    Much needed for a Harry Potter marathon

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    • Humbly Homemade

      YESSS! I'll take any excuse/reason for a Harry Potter marathon. 😁

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  3. Jennifer Johnson

    do you think tapicoa starch or arrowroot flour would be better in place of Corn starch?

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FAQs

What is vegan Butterbeer made of? ›

Place butterscotch and vegan butter into a 16 oz glass. Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, or until syrup is bubbly and vegan butter is completely mixed in. Stir for 30 seconds and allow to cool. Slowly mix in club soda.

Did JK Rowling make Butterbeer? ›

In the Harry Potter books, butterbeer appears to have an inebriating effect, and some older online recipes include butterscotch schnapps, but the Universal version is nonalcoholic. In Bon Appetit's January 2002 issue, author J.K. Rowling was asked what butterbeer tastes like, and she said: "I made it up.

Is Harry Potter Butterbeer vegan? ›

Wizards, muggles, and vegans can all enjoy Butterbeer. A few years back, I took a trip to Universal Studios Orlando Resort with my friend Hannah to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The day was perfect.

Where can I get vegan Butterbeer? ›

**please note that the vegan butterbeer topping is only available at leaky cauldron in diagon alley (universal studios) and three broomsticks in hogsmeade (islands of adventure), the outside carts and outside locations like the hopping pot do not serve the topping**

What is Hogwarts Butterbeer made of? ›

Steps. Add butterscotch schnapps, vanilla vodka and cream soda into a frosty mug. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and butterscotch syrup drizzled on top, or top with butterscotch whipped cream.

What are the three types of Butterbeer? ›

The Three Broomsticks (in Hogsmeade) and The Leaky Cauldron (in Diagon Alley): Cold Butterbeer. Frozen Butterbeer. Hot Butterbeer.

Was Hermione drunk after Butterbeer? ›

↑ In the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, however, Hermione Granger appears to act slightly tipsy after a visit to the Three Broomsticks Inn where she was shown drinking some; this can be seen just before the discovery of Katie Bell.

Where did Harry get Butterbeer from? ›

In Hogsmeade, it's sold at the Three Broomsticks Inn and the Hog's Head Inn, although the fact that the latter pub's stock was described as "very dusty" suggested that it was not sold there very often. In Diagon Alley, the drink had been known to be sold at the Leaky Cauldron.

What is butterbeer foam made of? ›

Regular Butterbeer

Start with the creamy foam. Combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp of butterscotch in a mixing bowl. Whisk the cream until the mixture starts to thicken.

Is Newt Scamander a vegetarian? ›

There is no clear evidence that Newt consumes meat, and his non-vegan strudel at the Goldstein household appears to be untouched in the first Fantastic Beasts film.

Is butterbeer alcoholic in real life? ›

While alcoholic beverages are available to those of legal drinking age, the Butterbeer served at the theme park is non-alcoholic, just like in the movies. It's a delightful blend of cream soda and butterscotch, topped with a frothy whipped cream.

Is butterbeer in NYC vegan? ›

Our bottled Butterbeer is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Can you get alcoholic Butterbeer? ›

While all butterbeers at Universal are non-alcoholic, you can order other alcoholic drinks and mix them on your own!

Do they have vegan Butterbeer at Universal? ›

Vegan Butterbeer at Universal Studios

Guests can find the vegan Butterbeer at various locations throughout the parks, including the Three Broomsticks and Leaky Cauldron restaurants in Orlando, as well as the Hog's Head Pub and Three Broomsticks in Hollywood.

What does non-alcoholic Butterbeer taste like? ›

Butterbeer in Harry Potter World tastes like a creamy, butterscotch-flavored soda with a hint of shortbread. Imagine drinking a rich, sweet soda topped with a frothy, vanilla whipped cream. It's non-alcoholic and perfect for all ages.

What is non-alcoholic butterbeer made of? ›

Place all the ingredients for the butterbeer – ice cream, butterscotch sauce, and cream soda, in a blender and mix until everything is combined and well incorporated. Pour the butterbeer into a tall glass or cup and top with sweetened whipped cream and extra butterscotch sauce. Enjoy cold.

Is there dairy free butterbeer? ›

Yes! And no. Butterbeer at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is dairy free in its cold and frozen form; however, the foam that's served with it is not dairy free.

Was the butterbeer in Harry Potter alcoholic? ›

Butterbeer had a slight alcoholic content and although was safe for children to drink, it could affect creatures (such as house-elves) if consumed in to high a quantity. Harry enjoyed his first Butterbeer in Hogsmeade.

What is the butterbeer made of on set? ›

A simple brown sugar and butter syrup gets topped with cream soda and a dollop of cream in this wildly popular drink.

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