Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

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Hey Potterheads, your favorite butterbeer frosting awaits you! This fun and easy Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board recipe is perfect for any Harry Potter fan, and it's a great way to share your love of Harry Potter with friends!

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

A butterbeer is magical, but your dining table needs a little magic to go with it. When you make this Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board, you will have all the frosting you could ever need for decorating desserts. Cast a spell on your taste buds with this dreamy butterbeer frosting.

Why You’ll Love This Frosting Board 

  • This is a fun and easy twist on the traditional frosting board. Made with simple ingredients, it's a great way to enjoy your Harry Potter movie night.
  • The Frosting Board makes an impressive presentation and is ideal for a fun movie marathon night with family or friends. By combining beautiful and versatile items, you can create an amazing display for any occasion!
  • It not only adds color and festiveness to the table, but it is also a fun way to serve a variety of snacks.
  • Frosting boards are very popular for a reason. To get started, you only need a basic understanding of the various types of ingredients.

After all, the best way to celebrate Harry Potter is by indulging in the beloved butterbeer recipe. Packed with buttery flavor, this recipe will make any fan go crazy over your frosting board!

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Frosting boards are all the rage lately, and we're jumping on board with a twist! You can even make your own Owl cookies with your Owl cookie cutter that looks just like the ones in Harry Potter! Invite your friends over and share your love of Harry Potter!

The full ingredient list and directions are in the printable recipe card below.

Equipment Needed to Make Frosting Board 

Ingredients For Your Frosting Board 

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How To Make A Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Step 1: Prep the Cream Soda 

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Pour your cream soda into a saucepan, put it on medium heat, and allow the soda to boil.

Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and allow the soda to reduce until it is half for about 12 minutes. 

Let it cool to room temperature, then place it in a bowl for storage.

Step 2: Make the Frosting

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Chop your butterscotch chips with a knife or food processor. Place them in a small bowl or parchment paper for later.

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Next, place your butter in a large bowl and mix it with your electric mixer until it is light and fluffy for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Add in your powdered sugar, vanilla extract, reduced cream soda, and heavy whipping cream.

Gradually mix all the ingredients using your electric mixer.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Mix it for 1 to 2 minutes or until it's combined and smooth.

Next, fold your half-chopped butterscotch chips using your spatula until the mixture is well incorporated. 

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 Step 3: Assemble the Board

Grab your cutting board, and make sure it’s clean and dry.

Lay it on a flat clean place, then gather your frosting and snacks that are going on your board.

Harry Potter Butter Board

Using your spatula, take some of the frosting from the bowl and spread it starting from the top of the board.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Make sure to leave a decent amount of space around the edges of the board. About a half inch or more.

Leave extra space toward the handle. So it will be easy to transfer the board if needed.

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Sprinkle your remaining butterscotch chips all over your frosting. Grab your Harry Potter theme sprinkles and generously sprinkle those all over the butter beer frosting.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Next, take your cookies, crackers, or other snacks and place them on the open spaces of the board.

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Be sure to leave space on the edge so the snacks don’t fall off. 

Place your board on a table and enjoy

This recipe yields 1 board and can be prepared in around 35 minutes.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

What to Serve/Pair with Your Frosting Board 

Appetizer or Dessert

This frosting board will complement any table setting. With a fun assortment of sweet little snacks, your guests' mouths will water for more.

Drinks

For a more traditional twist, serve with champagne or sparkling wine. A hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate can help offset the amount of sugar on this board.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

As this board can be completely customized to your liking, aim for variety.

What you can post on this board is not restricted. You could base your board on a particular theme or color scheme.

Also, it is recommended that you use a knife to chop the butterscotch chips into different sizes for added texture.

However, the butterscotch chips don’t have to be chopped if you want. Leaving them whole will have the same taste and cool frosting board look.

All the snacks surrounding the board are also optional and can be substituted for something of your choosing.

For a little extra flair, try adding the following:

To make for easy cleanup, you can put parchment paper on your board before adding your frosting.

Also, the owl cookies were made using a standard cut-out cookie recipe, and this recipe is for one board that can be 12 to 16 servings, depending on the amount you scrape off with your board.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

How To Store Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Best Way To Store Frosting Board Leftover

Transfer frosting to an airtight container, such as a plastic or glass food container, to keep it at room temperature.

Refrigerate homemade frosting if you want to keep it longer than a few days.

How Long Will Frosting Board Last In the Fridge?

Homemade frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Can I Freeze the Frosting Board?

If you only have a small amount of frosting that you know you won't use within a week, the freezer is your best bet for storing it. Buttercream frosting can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Frosting Board FAQs

Can I keep the frosting board in the refrigerator?

 No, while it is not necessary to chill the entire board, knowing which items are better at room temperature will enhance the overall experience.

Can you serve this on any board? 

Yes, you can choose any shape or size of board you want; it doesn't have to be wooden; anything will do, including round lazy Susan or large rounds with handles.

Can this charcuterie board have a healthier and guilt-free version? 

Yes, vegan alternatives, gluten-free, sugar-free, and minimally processed ingredients can be used to make a healthier frosting board.

Can I make this board in as little as 10 minutes? 

Yes. If you've already made homemade frosting, assembling this board can take as little as 10 minutes. This allows you to arrange the items on the board as quickly and easily as possible.

Can I make this charcuterie board with store-bought items? 

Yes! That's what makes putting together a frosting board so simple. However, store-bought items like cookies and candies can be used as well.

Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Other Frosting Board Recipes You’ll Love

Frosting boards have recently become popular, and a true Harry Potter fan is always curious about butterbeer, and this is what awaits you today.

This Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board will enchant your taste buds and make you and your friends happy!

A butterbeer is magical, but your dining table also requires some magic.

When you make this Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board, you will have enough frosting to decorate all of your desserts. This dreamy butterbeer frosting will cast a spell on your taste buds.

This recipe is bursting with a buttery flavor and will have any fan drooling over your frosting board!

You can try these fun and fascinating recipes in addition to this frosting board:

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Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board

Hey Potterheads, your favorite butterbeer frosting awaits you! This fun and easy Harry Potter Butterbeer Frosting Board project is perfect for any Harry Potter fan, and it's a great way to share your love of Harry Potter with friends!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Small Bowls
  • Knife or Food Processor
  • Large Bowl
  • Electric Hand or Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper (optional)
  • Wooden Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Bottle Cream Soda
  • 1/4 Cup Butterscotch Chips
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
  • 8 Tablespoons room temperature Salted Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
  • Harry Potter Sprinkles
  • Sugar Cookies
  • Graham Crackers

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan, pour your cream soda, put it on medium heat and allow the soda to come to a boil.
  • Once it comes to boil, turn the heat to low and allow the soda to reduce until it is half. About 12 minutes.
  • Let it cool to room temperature, then place it in a bowl for storage.
  • Chop your butterscotch chips with a knife or food processor. Place them in a small bowl or parchment paper for later.
  • Next, place your butter in a large bowl and mix it with your electric mixer until it is light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in your powdered sugar, vanilla extract, reduced cream soda and heavy whipping cream.
  • Mix all the ingredients together using your electric mixer. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until its combined and smooth.
  • Next, fold in your half chopped butterscotch chips using your spatula.
  • Grab your cutting board, make sure it’s clean and dry.
  • Lay it on a flat clean place, then gather your frosting and snacks that are going on your board.
  • Using your spatula, take some of the frosting from the bowl and starting from the top of the board, spread the frosting. Make sure to leave a decent amount of space around the edges of the board. About a half inch or more. Leave extra space toward the handle. So it will be easy to transfer the board if needed.
  • Sprinkle your remaining butterscotch chips on all over your frosting.
  • Grab your Harry Potter theme sprinkles and generously sprinkle those all over the butter beer frosting.
  • Next, take your cookies, crackers or other snacks of your choice and place them on the open spaces of the board. Be sure to leave space on the edge so the snacks don’t fall off.
  • Place your board on a table and Enjoy!!

Notes

I used a knife to chop my butterscotch chips because I purposely wanted them to be different sizes for texture.
The butterscotch chips don’t have to be chopped, leaving them whole will have the same taste and cool frosting board look.
All the snack that surround the board are optional and can be switched out for something of your choosing.
To make for an easy clean up, you can put parchment paper on your board before adding your frosting.
The owl cookies were made using a standard cut out cookie recipe.
Owl Cookie Cutter
This recipe is for one board that can be 12-16 servings depending on the amount you scrape off with your board

WHAT’S NEXT

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