Like many people out there, I fell in love with the world of Harry Potter from the moment I first cracked open the spine of the first book and learned all harry potter cake ideas poor, mistreated Harry who would shortly be whisked away to a world of mystery, magic, and muggles! I’m a huge dork, and when it comes to books and movies, I’m an even bigger dork. After all, it’s not like Harry Potter’s world is one that anyone wants to leave any time soon, no matter how dangerous it might seem to be.
Nowadays, I look for any excuse to return to the land of Potter, and most of the time, it’s around the holidays when I throw my annual Harry Potter Christmas Party. And if you’re looking for your own Harry Potter party ideas, you’ve come to the right place. While I can’t invite you, I can share with you some of the best, tastiest, and prettiest Harry Potter food ideas, and themed tricks and treats that I’ve found over the years. Behold, the top 30 Harry Potter food and drink ideas for your next Harry Potter themed event. Leave all your muggle cares behind with this autumnal delight. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well. Pour over ice in individual glasses.
Just when you couldn’t think that butterbeer could get tastier CHOCOLATE! In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a simmer. Turn off heat, then add white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, melted butter and vanilla. Stir until white chocolate and butterscotch chips have melted.
Carefully pour hot cocoa into mugs. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles then drizzle with butterscotch syrup. This French treat becomes even tastier with a bit of Harry Potter flare. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together and set aside.
Whisk the egg whites with a mixer until frothy. Add in the vanilla extract, butterscotch flavor, salt, cream of tartar and optional gel color and continue whisking until soft peaks form. Add the extra fine sugar a little at a time and continue to mix until stiff peaks form. It should be very thick and glossy. Be careful not to over or under mix! Fill a pastry bag with the batter and fit it with a round-shaped tip.
Let the macarons sit out and dry for about 45 minutes or until a hard shell forms. If desired, and optional luster dust gently to the tops. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Place the macarons on the center rack of the oven. If desired, put an empty baking sheet on the top rack to keep the shells from getting too dark. After about 10 minutes in the oven, check the macarons. If they’re cooking unevenly, turn the tray around.
Allow time to cool before filling. Put heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in the butterscotch chips, caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Finally, a golden snitch that everyone can catch plus, they’re edible!
