18 Harry Potter Recipes Inspired by the Wizarding World

Whip up magical treats with 18 enchanted recipes straight from the Wizarding World!

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A Taste of Home collection of 19 Wizarding World-inspired recipes, from Butterbeer and Treacle Tart to Halloween-ready treats like Choco Owls and Spider Cupcakes. Each entry links to a full Test Kitchen-approved recipe with total time, servings and nutrition facts. The recipes pay tribute to the Harry Potter series and suit movie marathons, parties and Halloween spreads.

The list

Witches' Brew

Halloween beverage; omit vodka for a kid-friendly nonalcoholic version. Total time 20 min, 6 servings.

Ham 'n' Swiss Envelopes

Refrigerated-dough hot pockets stuffed with ham and cheese filling. Total time 30 min, 4 servings.

Treacle Tart

Flaky, buttery crust with sugary golden syrup filling; a Harry Potter favorite.

Mother Lode Pretzels

Savory-sweet pretzels that vanish from the dessert tray. 35 min, 4-1/2 dozen.

Choco Owls

Fun owl-shaped chocolates to add to a Halloween treat platter. 1 hour, 1 dozen.

Witch's Snack Hats

Party-ready witch hat treats worth the prep time. 1 hour, 16 servings.

Chocolate Billionaires

Chocolate and caramel candies everyone raves about. 45 min, about 2 pounds.

Jelly Bean Bark

Easy three-ingredient candy made with a microwave and a pan. 15 min, 2 pounds.

Butterbeer

Chilled butterbeer batch, closest to Universal Studios without a ticket.

Neapolitan Fudge

Vanilla, strawberry and chocolate fudge inspired by Neapolitan ice cream. 35 min, about 6-1/2 pounds.

Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

Boxed cake mix cupcakes hiding caramel, walnuts and chocolate chips. 35 min, 2 dozen.

Lemon Jelly Candies

Timeless tart jellies that add sparkle to any candy assortment. 35 min, about 1-1/2 pounds.

Slithering Snake Roll

Snake-shaped pizza dough filled with meat, sweet red pepper and cheese. 1 hour, 12 servings.

Pumpkin Juice

Simple Wizarding World drink even Muggles can make year-round. 5 min, 14 servings.

Spider Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow body, licorice legs and M&M eyes. 55 min, 2 dozen.

Honeydukes Gumdrops

Homemade gumdrops inspired by the Honeydukes sweetshop in Hogsmeade. 25 min, 64 pieces.

Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate-coated peanut butter sandwich cookies, easy to gift in tins. 25 min, 15 cookies.

Coconut Creme Chocolates

Marshmallowy coconut creme chocolates. 15 min, 2-1/2 dozen.

Raspberry Ice Cream

Fruity frozen dessert using fresh or frozen raspberries. 30 min, about 1-1/2 quarts.