“Harry and Hermione made their way to the back of the room, where there was a small, vacant table between the window and a handsome Christmas tree, which stood next to the fireplace. Ron came back five minutes later, carrying three foaming tankards of hot butterbeer. “Merry Christmas!” he said happily, raising his tankard. Harry drank deeply. It was the most delicious thing he’d ever tasted and seemed to heat every bit of him from the inside.”
— Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
If you're like me and love both Harry Potter and coffee, then you've got to try this vegan butterbeer latte! It's delicious, sweet, and most importantly - it's caffeinated. With only a few pantry-friendly ingredients, and you'll be instantly transported to Hogsmeade.
Let's get this out of the way, this drink is NOT healthy whatsoever. But is it nice to have a delicious treat now and then? YES. Does it taste like the ones from the theme parks? YES BUT WITH COFFEE. Is it a butterscotch latte? YES. Look, this recipe is supposed to give you the essence and the experience of butterbeer at home. Plus, I think it tastes just like the way I remember it. This vegan butterbeer latte is delicious and it's a nice pick-me-up drink.
The first time I had butterbeer was when I was in Universal Studios Japan. And I'm gonna be honest with you, I did not care for any of the other attractions there. My cousins and I ran straight to Harry Potter world. We spent the whole day in there and just immersed ourselves in the Wizarding World. We drank butterbeer, bought wands and our house scarves. It was such a great time, and it's making me miss traveling so much!
What is butterbeer?
Butterbeer, a popular beverage in the wizarding world. It's described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch." Butterbeer is served cold in bottles and hot in "foaming tankards." The students at Hogwarts would often but it at the Three Broomsticks Inn, when they are visiting Hogsmeade.
How to make a butterbeer latte:
- Make the butterscotch syrup. It's easy!
- Whip up some homemade whipping cream, or use store-bought.
- Brew coffee.
- Add butterscotch syrup to your cup, then your coffee, milk, and top it off with some whipped cream.
- Drink and enjoy!
So, if you tried this recipe, let me know what you think in the comments below! You can also share it with me on Instagram, just tag @flouredframe! I would love to see your recreations!
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Butterbeer Latte
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Airtight jar or container
- Medium-sized bowl
- Your favorite mug
Ingredients
Butterscotch Syrup
- 42 grams vegan butter
- 100 grams 100g - brown sugar
- 120 grams Dairy-free whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coffee Base
- 2 shots espresso (½ cup of strong coffee or cold brew)
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (hot or cold, I used oat)
Topping
- Dairy-free Reddi Whip
Instructions
Butterscotch Syrup:
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat, and melt the butter. Then add in the brown sugar and non-dairy heavy whipping cream. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Once the sugar had dissolved, reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer the syrup undisturbed for 4-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, rum extract, and salt.
- Allow cooling completely before using. If not using right away, transfer to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 8 weeks.
Assembly
- Make your coffee, use your preferred method of brewing. I used espresso.
- Pour 4 tablespoons of the butterscotch syrup into your desired cup. Then add in your coffee and stir to incorporate the syrup.
- Next, add in the milk, stir to combine and top it off with some whip cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Things to keep in mind with using these substitutions, most creamers are already sweetened. By adding this, the syrup will become sweeter. And with coconut milk, of course, will result in the syrup tasting more like coconut.
This goes for the whipped cream that goes on top of the latte. So please keep those in mind! - The measurements for the coffee do not need to be exact, you can make your latte the way you want to!
- The consistency you are looking for in the whipped cream is soft peaks. It’s okay even if you don’t form peaks. This is really to represent the “head” or the “foam” of the butterbeer and will also add a creaminess to the drink. It's very delicious, but it's optional!
- Why not froth the milk to get the foamy top? There's no reason why you shouldn't froth your milk if you prefer it that way. As I mentioned above, the whipped cream adds more creaminess to the drink and it ties all the flavors together.
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