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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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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
  • 1½ 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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