This Butterbeer Ice Cream is a rich and creamy, no churn ice cream, infused with the flavors of butterscotch and caramel. It’s the perfect frozen treat for any Harry Potter fan!
If you love homemade ice cream recipes, then this recipe is for you. Gather all the Harry Potter lovers in your household and dive into a bowl of this creamy treat.
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Butterbeer Ice Cream
If you are a Harry Potter movies fan or if you’ve read the Harry Potter Books then you know that butterbeer is a favorite drink among witches and wizards. Now you can enjoy the flavors of butterbeer in a rich and creamy no churn ice cream!
This no churn ice cream recipe is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. There’s no need to book a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando to get a taste of this delicious dessert.
Why I Love This Recipe
Harry Potter fans will want to get their hands on this Butterbeer Ice Cream, which is rich and creamy thanks to the addition of butterscotch & caramel flavors. The perfect frozen treat after a long day at work or school!
- Easy to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Perfect for picky eaters
If you love Butterbeer then you may also enjoy this Homemade Butterbeer Frappuccino recipe.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this homemade butterbeer ice cream recipe. Gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy a sweet treat in no time at all.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Heavy whipping Cream
- Vanilla extract
Butterscotch Sauce
- Brown sugar
- Heavy cream
- Butter
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a handful of kitchen tools to help you make this sweet treat recipe. So, gather these kitchen tools and get ready to enjoy this creamy dessert. No ice cream maker is needed for this creamy ice cream.
- measuring cups and spoon
- stand mixer with whisk
- large bowl
- medium saucepan
- loaf pan
- spoon or butter knife
- plastic wrap
Ice Cream Containers
1.5 Quart Ice Cream Containers
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Making this sweet dessert recipe is easy. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious recipe that Harry Potter fans will rave about in no time at all.
Step 1: Beat the cream until stiff peaks form
Add cream to the bowl of your mixer. Using the whisking beater, beat the cream to stiff peaks.
Step 2: In a large bowl combine condensed milk and vanilla
In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk and the vanilla.
Step 3: Fold in the whipped cream
Fold in the whipped cream. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Step 4: Heat butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, and butter. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Cook on medium heat until the sugar is melted
Cook on medium heat until sugar is melted.
Step 6: Lower the heat and simmer for five minutes
Lower heat and let cook for 5 minutes not stirring.
Step 7: Remove from the heat and cool
Once everything is combined and thickened, remove from the heat and place in a jar to cool.
Step 8: Line a pan with parchment paper
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 9: Spoon the ice cream base into a loaf pan
Spoon half of the ice cream base into the loaf pan and spread until even.
Step 10: Drizzle with butterscotch
Drizzle the cooled butterscotch sauce over the top of the ice cream mixture.
Step 11: Top with the remaining ice cream base
Top with the rest of the ice cream base.
Step 12: Drizzle with butterscotch
Drizzle the top with the butterscotch sauce.
Step 13: Swirl the butterscotch into the ice cream and freeze
Take a spoon and swirl the sauce through the ice cream then cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 3 or more hours until set.
Step 14: Serve and enjoy
Once the ice cream hardens serve in cones or in a dish.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
There are a few ways that you can change up this recipe to better suit your needs. Below are some of the ways that you can make this recipe your own.
Candy: Add in different variations of candy for a fun and festive treat. Try adding in M&Ms, chocolate chips, or even chopped-up pieces of candy bars.
Nuts: If you are looking for a crunch, then add in some chopped nuts. This will also add a bit of flavor to the recipe as well. My family likes walnuts or pecans in ours.
Caramel: Add in some caramel for an extra sweet and rich treat. You can even use caramel ice cream topping if you want to make this recipe even easier.
Tips
Follow these tips to help you make the best possible butterbeer ice cream.
- You can use any type of pan that you have on hand for this recipe. Just keep in mind that the larger the pan, the thinner your ice cream will be.
- If you want a stronger butterscotch flavor, then add in more of the sauce. You can even add it to the top of the ice cream for a pretty presentation.
- Letting the ice cream sit out for a few minutes before serving will make it easier to scoop.
- You can store this recipe in the freezer for up to two months. Just be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or store it in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Pour a can of cream soda on the top of this butterbeer recipe for a tasty float that will wow your family.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
This recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to two months. Just be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Letting the ice cream sit out for a few minutes before serving will make it easier to scoop. Serve in cones or dishes and enjoy!
Yes, this recipe can be made ahead of time. Just be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the freezer.
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📋 Recipe
Butterbeer Ice Cream
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoon
- stand mixer with whisk
- Large bowl
- medium saucepan
- loaf pan
- spoon or knife
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Butterscotch Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Add cream to the bowl of your mixer. Using the whisking beater, beat the cream to stiff peaks.
- In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk and the vanilla.
- Fold in the whipped cream. Set aside in refrigerator.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter.
- Stir to combine. Cook on medium heat until sugar is melted.
- Lower heat and let cook for 5 minutes not stirring.
- Once everything is combined and thickened, remove from the heat and place in a jar to cool.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Spoon half of the ice cream base into the loaf pan and spread until even.
- Drizzle the cooled butterscotch sauce over the top of the ice cream.
- Top with the rest of the ice cream base.
- Drizzle the top with the butterscotch sauce.
- Take a spoon and swirl the sauce through the ice cream then cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 3 or more hours until set.
- Once the ice cream hardens serve on cones or in a dish.
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How much butter do you use?? I can’t find it anywhere.
Oops, sorry about that! It’s 4 tablespoons of butter. I added it to the recipe card now. Thanks for commenting and letting me know that was missing.