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Butterbeer

The Washington Post, July 6, 2005
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Kid-Friendly

Summary:

This is an adaptation of Harry Potter's favorite snacks.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1/2 stick (2 ounces) butter, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bottle (3 cups) sparkling apple cider

Directions:

Allow ice cream to soften, about 30 minutes, and bring butter to room temperature, about 2 hours.

Cream together butter, sugar and spices in large bowl. Add to ice cream and refreeze. Heat sparkling cider in a pot until warm but still carbonated (at least 3 minutes). Fill each glass with a generous scoop of ice cream mixture and pour warmed cider over ice cream. It will foam like beer; hence the name.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from "The Rosie O'Donnell Show."

Tested by Randy Richter for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per 1/4 cup serving
Calories: 329
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 20g 31
Saturated Fat: 12g 60
Cholesterol: 102mg 34
Sodium: 61mg3
Total Carbohydrates: 23g 8
Dietary Fiber: 1g 2
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 4g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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