The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Presents: 10 Summertime Treats
Copyright 2011 by Dinah Bucholz
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Contents
Summertime Treats
The sweltering heat of summer is something even wizards cant change, so, like Muggles, they indulge in some frosty treats to cool down. Whether its having an ice cream sundae at Florean Fortescues Ice Cream Parlor, or a tall, refreshing glass of Pumpkin Juice, Harry and his friends know exactly how to beat the heat! Here youll find all the recipes from the Harry Potter series that are perfect for the dog days of summer. Try them all!
Butterscotch Brew with Two Variations
Butterbeer makes its appearance many times in the Harry Potter series; its one of the most popular beverages in the wizarding world. Harry enjoys his first butterbeer on a forbidden trip to Hogsmeade; he doesnt have the required permission, but he slips in anyway in his Invisibility Cloak (see The Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 10).
To make Butterscotch Brew without golden syrup, increase the sugar to cup, dissolve it in 2 tablespoons water, and continue as directed.
You can buy golden syrup in a well-stocked supermarket or specialty food store, but if you cant find it use light or dark corn syrup, light molasses, or pure maple syrup.
Butterscotch Brew
cup granulated sugar
cup plus 1 tablespoon water
cup golden syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavor
teaspoon rum extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1-liter bottle carbonated water, such as seltzer or club soda, chilled
- Put the sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a very small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Wash down the sides of the pot with a pastry brush dipped in hot water.
- Continue to cook without stirring, watching the sugar carefully. When amber spots appear, swirl the pan to even out the color and prevent scorching. Continue to watch, tilting and swirling the pan frequently, until the sugar turns a deep amber color. Remove from the heat and add the remaining cup of water. Add the water carefully, as the mixture will bubble up violently. Return the pan to the heat and stir constantly until the mixture is liquefied again. (The cold water will cause the sugar to seize into hard lumps.)
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly and add the remaining ingredients, mixing well to incorporate them. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
- Discard 1 cup of the carbonated water and carefully pour in the chilled sugar syrup. The carbonated water may foam up, so add the syrup slowly. Cap the bottle and turn gently upside down a couple of times to mix. Serve over ice.
Serves 4
Butterscotch Brew Ice Cream Soda
With butterbeer such a popular drink in the wizarding world, its easy to imagine that Florean Fortescues Ice Cream Parlor would have offered ice-cold, creamy butterbeer concoctions to refresh the weary witch or wizard on a hot summer day. This recipe and the one that follows are an imagining of what you might find if you had a chance to visit his ice cream shop.
Caramel topping
Chilled cream soda
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
- For each serving, squirt 2 squirts of caramel topping into a tall glass. Pour cream soda into the glass while stirring briskly to within 1 inch of the top. Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Serve with a long spoon and a straw and consume immediately. The traditional way to eat an ice cream soda is to alternate sips of soda with spoonfuls of ice cream.
Serves as many as desired
Butterscotch Brew Slushies
Like many of the worlds great inventions, slushies were discovered by accident: the refrigerator broke, so the soda was put in the freezerand the customers loved the resulting slush. The first machines were powered by automobile air conditioning units.
1 cup heavy cream
cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
teaspoon rum extract, optional
4 cups cream soda
- Combine the heavy cream and brown sugar in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Transfer to a container and chill.
- Combine the heavy cream mixture and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. The mixture will be extremely frothy, so make sure you use a very large bowl. Pour into a 2-quart ice cream maker and churn for 10 to 15 minutes, just until the mixture turns slushydont let it churn for too long or it will be too thick. You will need to push the froth down with a rubber spatula for the first few minutes of churning.
- Divide the slush among 6 glasses and serve with straws. Slurp immediately.
- If you dont own an ice cream maker, you can blend 2 cups at a time in a blender with 6 to 8 ice cubes.
Serves 6
Double Chocolate Ice Cream Cones
When Harry goes with the Dursleys to the zoo, the day starts out like a dream come true. Harry has never been taken along on Dudleys birthday trips before and he can hardly believe his luck. Uncle Vernon buys chocolate ice creams for Dudley and his friend Piers to enjoy on their outing. Theres none for Harry, of course (see Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, Chapter 2).
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
5 large egg yolks
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Sugar cones for serving
- Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan and cook, stirring frequently, until hot but not simmering. Whisk the melted chocolate into the egg yolks (it will be thick and difficult to whisk). Temper the egg yolk mixture by slowly pouring 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking vigorously. Pour the yolk mixture into the saucepan containing the rest of the milk mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until very hot but not simmering. Do not boil.
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