Harry Potter's butterbeer fudge is packed full of butterscotch chips and rum flavoring. It has a crumbly texture, just how I like it! Harry Potter fans will love for you making this.
Harry Potter's Butterbeer Fudge
I teamed up with a few of my blogger friends to make some Harry Potter goodies. I thought I would try my hand at making some of Harry Potter's butterbeer fudge. It came out pretty darn AMAZING.
It has the flavor of butter rum and butterscotch. It's incredibly silky too. You should probably give this recipe a try and share it with everyone. I've always been a huge fan of a butter rum flavor. My mama used to make rock candy every year at Christmas time and my favorite was always.. you guessed it!! butter rum.
It's not an intense real rum flavor where you think you might be intoxicated after eating a piece. It's a smooth, heavenly flavor. I'm probably slightly biased being that I have a real love for it, but yeah. Harry Potter knows what's up. I would have everything butterbeer flavored if it were up to me.
I've been a big fan of Harry Potter from the very beginning. I've bought the books, watched the movies and loved Daniel Radcliffe through his rapping Blackalicious' "Alphabet Aerobics." Man, if you haven't watched that, you probably should because Harry Potter can do some rapping.
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Harry Potter's Butterbeer Fudge
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- ½ cup half and half
- 7.5 oz jar of marshmallow creme
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ tsp. rum extract
- 1 ½ tsp. imitation butter extract
- 11 oz. butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8 pan by lining it with tin foil and spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, add in the butter, half and half, marshmallow cream, granulated and brown sugars. Stir to combine. Place over medium heat and stir constantly.
- Once the mixture comes up to a boil. let boil for 5 minutes. Don't mistaken the air pockets from mixing for boiling.
- Once the mixture has boiled for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and add in the extracts and butterscotch chips. Mix until the chips are completely melted.
- Pour into the prepared pan and give it a few taps to smooth the top.
- Place in the fridge and let chill. Cut and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
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Mistie @ Homespun Engineer says
Hi Miranda, caught this post at Sand & Sisal link up party. This looks delicious and I can't wait to give it a try. To be honest though you had me at Harry Potter. 😉 Thanks!
Falon at A Disney Mom Blog says
This looks amazing! I'm a huge HP fan, so I'm definitely going to be trying this out!
Michele says
Oh wow- I absolutely must try this! Thank you for sharing!
Your pics and ideas and blog are awesome. : - )
Have a very happy new year!
Helen says
Can you replace the rum extract for something?
Miranda says
You can use vanilla extract instead. I would recommend adding the rum extract if you have it on hand though. 🙂
Ann Martorana says
Is marshmallow cream "fluff"?
Miranda says
Yes!
Kileen says
Sounds delicious! Anything that has a butterscotch flavor is for me. Thanks for sharing. Pinning it.
Miranda says
Yes! Butterscotch is my weakness! Thanks for stopping by Kileen!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
These are so awesome! Thanks for sharing. I pinned every single one of them. I love all things Harry Potter and now I'm in the mood to go watch a few of the movies now. Thanks again.
Miranda says
Thank you! I love all things Harry Potter too!
Melanie - The Party Suite says
Buttered rum definitely adds an amazing flavor! Great recipe!
Miranda says
Thank you, Melanie!! 😀
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
This is too much fun! Consider this huge HP fan right here incredibly happy about this recipe. I always wants to try butterbeer. But now, I'm like, forget the butterbeer! Bring on the butterbeer fudge. Awesome idea, Miranda! I hope y'all do another HP series this year. Fingers crossed!
Elizabeth says
This recipe sounds yummy! My college-age son grew up with the whole Harry Potter craze. He will love this fudge! I plan to make it this Fall and surprise him with it in a "care package" from home.
Miranda says
I love it! That's so sweet of you! <3
Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait says
I love all of your Harry Potter projects! This fudge sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Miranda says
Thank you!
Laura says
Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home.
We love having you.
Brooke says
So I don't know what I did wrong... I followed the recipe added the correct amount of everything and when I needed to. But I have had my fudge chilling for about 4 hours now and it is still a sticky mess. I don't think the fluff was a good idea.
Miranda C. says
Hi Brooke- If the fudge is not setting up, it probably wasn't cooked to the correct temperature. The sugar really needs to be cooked properly for it to become real fudge! I hope you give the recipe a try again- it is a favorite!
Sheyl says
Salted or unsalted butter? Thanks!
Stefanie says
Hello. Do mean beer as half and half or cream?
Greetings from Germany????
Miranda says
Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. I hope that helps!
Becca says
Hi Miranda! What would you recommend as a substitute for peanut butter? I love it, however my husband cannot stand peanut butter. His taste buds always pick up peanut butter even when I've tried to mask the taste in fudge.
Miranda C. says
Hi Becca- You can use almond butter, hazelnut butter or sun butter. Hopefully your husband will like one of these options!
Sandy says
We don't have butterscotch chips in Australia. Is there an alternative? Maybe white chocolate with butterscotch extract...?
Miranda says
That might work!
John says
Butterscotch chips available downunder via USA Foods. http://www.usafoods.com.au/Nestle-Toll-House-Butterscotch-Morsels-11oz Also see they have marshmallow creme available as well.
mandy says
Just wondering if it has to be rum extract or can you use real rum?
Miranda C. says
Rum extract works best and it makes it kid friendly. Real rum also won't have as strong of a flavor (surprising, I know!). Enjoy.
Jen says
Did you use unsalted butter? 🙂 Can't wait to make this recipe!
Miranda says
I normally use salted, but unsalted will work.
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
My girl would flip for this - she is sooo into Harry Potter and loves anything sweet. I love the round-up too.
Donna Jones says
I was really keen on this when I saw the name of it, however I live in New Zealand and have never heard of half your ingredients
iris everington says
ok I maybe dumb but what is Half & Half in this recipe?
Miranda says
It's referred to half cream in the United Kingdom from what I read. It's equal parts of whole milk and cream. I hope that helps!
Beth says
Have you ever tried to freeze this fudge?
Miranda says
I haven't!
Peggy says
Thank you much for sharing this recipe. I made the fudge today and it is DELICIOUS!! It is everything you said it would be. The flavor is out of the world. I can't wait for my niece to try it. Thanks again, Peggy
Samantha says
do I need to continue stirring constantly after the boil has started? basically in step 3 am I still stirring? thanks!
Miranda C. says
Once boiling, you can stop stirring! Just let the mix boil for 5 minutes and then remove from the heat to finish the recipe.
Maddie says
We forgot to add the fluff in right away will it still be ok if we add it at the end
Miranda C. says
Hi Maddie- The fluff should be added in the beginning. Adding at the end might not blend it in well. Give it a try though- you can always say it's a fluff "swirl"! Hope it worked out well.
Chloe says
Am I being a bit dull or what is half and half please?
Miranda says
It's referred to half cream in the United Kingdom from what I read. It's equal parts of whole milk and cream. I hope that helps!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
This is such a fun recipe! My daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan!
Alyssa Mosher says
LOVE the Harry potter theme!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
This is the coolest, so creative!
Patti L. says
Have you experimented using REAL rum? and I don't know about "extact of butter", is it available in USA?
Also....will heavy cream work? that's what I have available. Curious to try all of your recipes ! Thank you.
Patti L.
Miranda C. says
Hi Patti! I use rum extract to keep these kid friendly. Real rum may not hold up well as the alcohol will break down the fudge. However, it is worth a try for adult fudge! Let me know if it works well for you!
Butter extract should be sold in most grocery stores, right near the vanilla extract. It gives a rich flavor to the fudge.
Heavy cream will work! Enjoy!!
moh @real recipe says
This looks amazing! Thank you
Megan @ Megunprocessed says
This looks so yummy!
Crystal Faulkner says
So cute!!
Liz Della Croce says
Love this idea!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
What a fun treat! I love me some fudge!
Lisa Grant says
Awesome! Better than the fudge you get at the Nj shore!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Sounds like such a tasty recipe, and I'm sure Harry Potter fans will love!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I think this delicious fudge would be a great gift too!
Ellen says
I'm planning a Harry Potter birthday party and this will make a great favor!
Cheryl says
Imitation butter flavor? Why? It sounds kind of icky.
Miranda says
It helps pull the buttered rum flavor through in the fudge.
Gail says
Do you continue to stir while it boils?
Miranda C. says
Once it is boiling, you do not need to stir, just boil for 5 minutes then remove from the heat. Enjoy!
Chrissy says
I'm so excited to try this recipe! How far in advance do you think I could make this? Thanks in advance!
Miranda C. says
Hi Chrissy- This fudge will actualy keep in the fridge for about a month. It is a perfect, make ahead recipe! Enjoy
Shannon says
I so badly wanted this to be like the fudge we had last week at Universal, but it just wasn’t. The butterscotch flavor is a bit to overpowering for me (although still delicious).
Diane says
Marshmallow cream is not sold in 7.5 ounce containers. Can I use 7 ounces instead since that is how it comes?
Miranda C. says
Yes! This should work just fine
Nicole says
I've looked at 3 stores for rum extract and all I can find is imitation rum. Do you think that would work?
Miranda C. says
Yes! Imitation rum should work perfectly
Louise Dahlgren says
Can I use Truvia instead of the sugar?
Miranda C. says
Unfortunately you do need "real" sugar to help get the best consistency fudge. Truvia will not work in this case