Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn Recipe
Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn is sweet, crunchy and magical. It brings movie night fun to life. This Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn Recipe mixes popcorn with buttery caramel flavor.
Ingredients
- Plain popcorn popped – 6 cups
- Unsalted butter – ¼ cup
- Brown sugar – ¼ cup
- Heavy cream – 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon
- Butter extract – ¼ teaspoon
- Salt – a pinch
- Baking soda – a pinch
Instructions
Prepare the Popcorn
- Pop the popcorn first. Remove unpopped kernels. Place popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
Melt the Butter
- Add butter to a saucepan. Melt on low heat. Do not let it burn.
Add Sugar and Cream
- Add brown sugar and cream. Stir gently. Cook until sugar dissolves completely.
Add Flavorings
- Add vanilla extract, butter extract and salt. Stir well to mix flavors evenly.
Add Baking Soda
- Remove pan from heat. Add baking soda carefully. Stir quickly until sauce looks foamy.
Coat the Popcorn
- Pour warm sauce over popcorn. Toss gently using a spoon until evenly coated.
Bake for Crunch
- Spread popcorn on lined baking tray. Bake briefly to set coating and add crunch.
Cool Before Serving
- Let popcorn cool completely. Break apart gently before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh popcorn for best crunch.
- Do not overcook the sugar mixture.
- Stir sauce gently to avoid burning.
- Use butter extract carefully.
- Let popcorn cool fully before eating.