Preparation

Harry Potter fans know the comforting allure of butterbeer from the Three Broomsticks. This pudding parfait transforms that beloved drink into a spoonable dessert, layering rich butterscotch custard with billowy cream and a hint of fizzy cream soda.

Making the Butterscotch Pudding

1. Melt butterscotch chips with 1/2 cup of milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
3. Add egg yolks and 1/4 cup milk to the dry mixture, whisking until smooth.
4. Heat remaining 1 1/4 cups milk in a saucepan until steaming.
5. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
7. Remove from heat and stir in the melted butterscotch mixture, butter, vanilla, and rum extract.
8. Pour into a bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, and refrigerate until cold (at least 3 hours).

Assembly

1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
2. In parfait glasses, layer butterscotch pudding, whipped cream, and a drizzle of cream soda.
3. Repeat layers and top with extra whipped cream.
4. Serve immediately with a slight foam on top for that authentic butterbeer froth.