...
Go Back
Harry Potter butterbeer popcorn coated in sweet caramel sauce and served in a bowl

Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn

A magical movie night snack featuring crispy popcorn coated in a homemade butterscotch and vanilla glaze inspired by the wizarding world.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popped popcorn Plain, about ½ cup kernels
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Cut into cubes
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Packed
  • ¼ cup heavy cream For richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor base
  • 1 teaspoon butter extract Essential for taste
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Creates air bubbles
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt Divided use

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting pan For mixing
  • 1 Saucepan Medium size
  • 1 Spatula Heat resistant

Method
 

  1. Pop the corn and remove unpopped kernels; place in a large roasting pan.
  2. Boil butter, brown sugar, cream, and salt for 4 minutes without stirring.
  3. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla, butter extract, and baking soda.
  4. Pour sauce over popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes; cool completely.

Notes

Use butter extract to get the authentic 'butterbeer' flavor profile. Bake low and slow for maximum crunch.