No Trip to Hogwarts Required — These Harry Potter-Inspired Desserts Can Be Made by Muggles
Whether you're a wizard, a witch, or a Muggle, these Harry Potter-themed treats are sure to make your mouth water. After you've served up homemade butterbeer and the Leaky Cauldron's pea soup, there's a chance you're going to want to satisfy your sweet tooth with licorice wands, Golden Snitch chocolates, and more favorites from the franchise. Start planning your Harry Potter party now by picking out a simple must-have dessert recipe from the selection ahead — no trip to Hogwarts required!
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Cauldron Cupcakes
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Butterbeer
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Forbidden Forest Chocolate Butterbeer Cake
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Pumpkin Pastries
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Death by Butterbeer Cupcakes
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Flaming Christmas Pudding
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Pumpkin Butterbeer Hot Chocolate
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Mrs. Weasley's Ugly Sweater Cookies
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Butterbeer Cookies
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Mrs. Weasley's Chocolate Fudge
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Pro tip: Sprinkle some edible gold stars on top for a touch of magic.
Licorice Wands
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Cauldron Cakes
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Acid Pops
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Rock Cake
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Hot and Cold Butterbeer
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Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans
Pro tip: Add a few mystery flavors from Jelly Belly's Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans in your bowl of regular jelly beans to throw people off.
Golden Snitch Chocolates
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