Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (2024)

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Admittedly, Harry Potter is not my favorite series. However, my husband and kids are entertained by the books and really enjoy the movies so I’ve seen at least parts on occasion. I do think, though, that a trip to Wizarding World of Harry Potter would be a blast – especially because I’d get a chance to try Butterbeer four different ways! I have a love affair with French macarons so I created this recipe that my family and I could all enjoy:Butterbeer Macarons!

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How to Make Butterbeer Macarons –

Ingredients:

Cookies –

  • 3 large Egg Whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups Almond Flour
  • 1 tsp Butterscotch Flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Optional: 3 – 4 drops gel food dye and 1 tsp edible luster dust

Filling –

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Directions:

Cookies –

  1. Line baking sheets with a Silpat.
  2. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together – set aside.
  3. Whisk the egg whites with a mixer until frothy.
  4. Add in the vanilla extract, butterscotch flavor, salt, cream of tarter and optional gel color and continue whisking until soft peaks form.
  5. Add the extra fine sugar a little at a time and continue to mix until stiff peaks form. It should be very thick and glossy.
  6. Fold the powdered sugar/almond flour mixture into the egg white mixture. (Be careful not to over or under mix!)
  7. Fill a pastry bag with the batter and fit it with a round-shaped tip.
  8. Pipe quarter-size circles onto the Silpat.
  9. Let the macarons sit out and dry for about 45 minutes or until a hard shell forms. If desired,and optional luster dustgently to the tops.
  10. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  11. Place the macarons on the center rack of the oven. (If desired, put anempty baking sheet on the top rack to keep the shells from getting too dark.)
  12. Bake for about 20-24 minutes.
  13. After about 10 minutes in the oven, check the macarons. If they’re cooking unevenly, turn the tray around.
  14. Allow time to cool before filling.
  15. Serve and enjoy!
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Filling –

  1. Put heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Pour in thebutterscotch chips, caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pipe onto a cooled macaron.
  4. Serve and enjoy!
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Macarons are incredibly finicky but worth the trouble. I hope you’ll give these a try!

What do you think of my Butterbeer Macarons?

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Hi! I am Sara Phillips from Sensibly Sara. I write enjoy sharing super simple recipes, easy-to-make crafts and fun-filled travel on my blog. Most days you'll find me at my full-time job at an elementary school, getting in a Camp Gladiator workout and/or driving through Chick-Fil-A for a tea. In my (very little) spare time, I enjoy photography, playing games and spending time with my family and friends who are like family. My husband and I live in San Antonio, TX with our two kids and four cats.

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  1. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (9)Debra says

    These look sooooo good and would be perfect to get kiddos (and adults) excited about an upcoming trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Totally making this sweet treat!

    Reply

  2. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (11)sue says

    my grand daughter is allergic to nuts, can I use regular flour?

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    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (12)Sara Phillips says

      I’m trying to create a nut-free option but regular flour doesn’t work for macarons.

      Reply

    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (13)Sara Phillips says

      I’ve created a nut-free recipe – it’s not Butterbeer but you could try! https://sensiblysara.com/allergy-friendly-nut-free-macaron-recipe/

      Reply

  3. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (14)Kathryn Paige Spivey says

    What size bag of butterscotch chips do you use for the filling? The recipe above does not specify – Thanks!

    Reply

    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (15)Sara Phillips says

      I bought an 11 ounce bag.

      Reply

  4. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (16)Dana Rodriguez says

    Those look so good!

    Reply

  5. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (17)Brigid L Ryan says

    I’m allergic to Almonds. Is there another kind of flour I can use?

    Reply

      • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (19)Laena says

        I saw a baker on the Holiday Baking Championship make macarons with Hazelnut flour and Nutella, though I haven’t tried myself.

        Reply

  6. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (20)Kayla Skovera says

    Hi Sara!
    Did you use any gel food coloring? And if so what color(s) did you use?
    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (21)Sara Phillips says

      I did. I used a little copper just a tiny bit of yellow.

      Reply

  7. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (22)Kel says

    My batter wasnt smooth and didn’t settle. I’m not sure if I overcooked it but it was too crumbly. The filling turned out sort of like caramel but still tasted like butterscotch! Is there something I did wrong?

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    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (23)Sara Phillips says

      Macarons are super finicky. It could have been a number of things – if it was too humid, if the batter was over-or-under-mixed, etc. I hope you’ll try again, though!

      Reply

  8. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (24)Alison says

    How many macarons does this recipe make? Trying to decide if I need to double it.

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    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (25)Sara Phillips says

      At least 24, depending on how big or small you make them.

      Reply

  9. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (26)Courtney says

    Can you freeze these?

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    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (27)Sara Phillips says

      Probably but I’m not sure I’d freeze them for long.

      Reply

  10. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (28)Danielle says

    Is there something else that can be used in place of the butterscotch caramel sauce? Maybe caramel sauce with the butterscotch flavoring?

    Reply

    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (29)Sara Phillips says

      I haven’t tried it but I’m sure that could work! Or you could make a chocolate ganache filling?

      Reply

  11. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (30)Jessica says

    What do you use for “butterscotch flavor”? I can’t find anything in my grocery store

    Reply

    • Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (31)Sara Phillips says

      I order my flavoring from Amazon but I’ve also found it at Walmart (in the party baking aisle) or Hobby Lobby. There are a few brands but I like LorAnn.

      Reply

  12. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (32)Tana says

    This is this best recipe ever! I use it for all my macarons! Never failed me!
    Thank you!

    Reply

  13. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (33)Suzanne says

    This looks so good! What a great treat to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!

    Reply

  14. Butterbeer Macarons Recipe for Harry Potter Fans (34)Vanessa says

    Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

    Reply

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FAQs

What is Harry Potter's butterbeer made of? ›

A simple brown sugar and butter syrup gets topped with cream soda and a dollop of cream in this wildly popular drink. Next time you are having a Harry Potter movie marathon, book club meeting, or even a Halloween party, pull out all the stops with this sweet drink that even Harry, Ron, and Hermione would approve of.

How to make USJ butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer Recipe
  1. 1 cup cream soda.
  2. 1 cup soda water.
  3. 2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup.
  4. 2 tablespoons whipped cream.
  5. 2 tablespoons caramel syrup.
  6. Pinch of salt.
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What is in a butterbeer from Universal? ›

According to the books, butterbeer is made from just three ingredients: butterscotch, sugar and water. As far as taste, it's described as “a little bit like less sickly butterscotch”. I'm not sure I know exactly what that means but it definitely has a distinct butterscotch taste.

What types of macarons are there? ›

Every list of the best macaron flavors seems to contain the standard Vanilla, Chocolate, Coconut, Lemon, Strawberry, and Raspberry… but you'll also run across macaron flavors such as Orange Creamsicle, Dulce de Lech, Earl Grey, Cheesecake, Nutella, Cranberry, Butterbeer, Marshmallow, Eggnog, Peppermint, Champagne, ...

Did butterbeer exist before Harry Potter? ›

But its origin dates back much further than J.K. Rowling's films. Butterbeer, or “Buttered beere” as it was described in 1594, has existed for many centuries. At the time of the Tudors, beer was already a typical and commonly consumed drink.

Did JK Rowling create Butterbeer? ›

In Bon Appetit's January 2002 issue, author J.K. Rowling was asked what butterbeer tastes like, and she said: "I made it up. I imagine it to taste a little bit like less sickly butterscotch." The version sold at The Wizarding World was tasted and approved by Rowling herself.

What is Butterbeer Disney? ›

Types of Butterbeer at Universal Orlando. Cold. The ingredients of Butterbeer are top secret (that's part of the magic, right?), but it's fun to guess what's in it. Cold Butterbeer reminds me of a cream soda with shortbread and butterscotch flavors. It comes topped off with a thick layer of whipped cream.

Is Harry Potter Butterbeer 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.

Is Butterbeer in Harry Potter hot? ›

Description. Butterbeer was served cold in bottles and hot in "foaming tankards". 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.

Is there alcohol in Butterbeer? ›

Butterbeer in the Harry Potter series implies a low alcohol content, as seen through subtle hints and the reactions of characters like Hermione and Winky. At Universal Studios, Butterbeer is non-alcoholic to create an inclusive experience for fans of all ages, prioritizing accessibility and family-friendliness.

Does Butterbeer taste like butterscotch? ›

It definitely has a butterscotch flavor to it, creamy and cold. A definite "must try" if you're going to Universal.

Is Butterbeer better hot or cold? ›

As a general rule of thumb, we always suggest that Butterbeer is better cold just like in the books and movies. We feel like butterbeer is meant to be enjoyed like a soda, especially on those hot Florida and California days.

What flavor is purple macaron? ›

Best macaron flavors
Macaron flavorsDetails
Ube (Purple)Ube is a bright Purple Yam. Its color is unique. Another variation is the Violet macaron.
RoseRose flower flavored macarons are delightful. The light pink color makes it perfect for any event.
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What's the best macaron flavor? ›

Browse our macaron flavors and get a few tips on what they work best for!
  • Blueberry Cheesecake. A sweet and tangy blueberry cream cheese ganache is squished between two crispy white and purple swirl shells. ...
  • Caramel Fleur de Sel. ...
  • Cookies & Cream. ...
  • Dark Chocolate. ...
  • Honey Lavender. ...
  • Nutella. ...
  • Lemon Meringue. ...
  • Raspberry.

Are macarons a luxury? ›

They're a luxuriously indulgent treat. With their delicate texture and sophisticated presentation, macarons are often considered a luxurious dessert that feels indulgent and special and yet is available and affordable for everyone.

What is the Butterbeer they drink in Harry Potter? ›

The Butterbeer begins with equal parts vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps, which both supply the boozy quotient in this recipe. Cream soda provides the cold, fizzy element, and when combined, the trio yield a drink that is sweet and refreshing.

What is Butterbeer from Harry Potter supposed to taste like? ›

Just as Rowling imagined, there's more flavor here than sugar, or at least that's how it drinks — essentially, you're getting a butterscotch cream soda with a float of something like toasted marshmallow crème; there's no escaping the inevitable foam mustache, and while you can try, you'll never outdrink the head.

Is Butterbeer based on a real drink? ›

In the books, Butterbeer is described as having a very slight alcoholic content. Of course, in the parks and in pretty much all homemade recipes it's made alcohol-free. Butterbeer was also a real drink in England called “Buttered Beer” in the 1500s.

What is Butterbeer made of at Warner Bros.? ›

INGREDIENTS: carbonated water, sugar, glucose syrup, pear juice concentrate, natural flavours, acid (lactic acid), fermented ginger root extract (water, glucose syrup, ginger root, pear juice concentrate, yeast), concentrate (apple, carrot, hibiscus), quillaia extract.

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