Recreate the delicious Fizzing Whizzbees chocolate candies from Harry Potter with this easy recipe! These adorable bee-shaped chocolates are filled with fruity popping candy. They're perfect for your next Harry Potter party, or simply for snacking while dreaming about your next trip to The Wizarding World.
In the Harry Potter books, Fizzing Whizzbees (sometimes spelled Fizzing Whizbees in the films and games) are described as “large sherbet balls that will cause a person who sucks on them to float few inches off the ground.” They're made by the Queenbee manufacturing company and are sold by Honeydukes.
In the Harry Potter films, you'll see them on the Honeydukes Express Trolley on the Hogwarts Express. You may also recall that Albus Dumbledore uses “Fizzing Whizzbee” as his password to his office in The Order of the Phoenix.
With that said, the Fizzing Whizzbees sold in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios are actually little bee-shaped chocolates filled with fruit flavored popping candy. The first bite is all creamy chocolate in your mouth with a bit of crunch from the candies within, but as the chocolate dissolves, you'll notice a faint popping sensation in the back of your mouth, by your molars. It's really quite fun and fantastic!
The adorable pink and orange box exclaims they are a "Delicious Snack" and "Everybody's Favourite!!" I concur! The Fizzing Whizzbees I purchased at Universal Studios were my favorite candy (alongside the Nosebleed Nougat from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes). In 2022, they cost a whopping $11 for a 6 ounce box, but you can make them yourselves very easily with this copycat recipe!
Ingredient notes
- Chocolate: The packaging on the store-bought Fizzing Whizzbees from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter indicates that they are made with milk chocolate. I tried this recipe with milk chocolate chips and also some semi-sweet chocolate chips. I found the store-bought ones were somewhere in between in terms of color (so not as milky as my milk chocolate chips but not quite as dark as the semi-sweet). Use whichever chocolate type you like. Chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts will melt easily and evenly, but you can use higher quality hand-chopped chocolate if you prefer to make these extra special.
- Popping Candy: The packaging on the store-bought Fizzing Whizzbees indicates that they are made with strawberry flavored popping candy. Pop Rocks are the most common brand of popping candy. I found mine at a Party City near the cash registers, but have also seen them at Dollar Tree and Walmart. You can also buy them online.
How to make it
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (a metal or glass bowl set over a saucepan with about an inch of boiling/simmering water—make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water). Stir chocolate until smooth.
Spoon a thin layer of melted chocolate into each bee mold. Then, tap the mold on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Sprinkle a pinch of strawberry Pop Rocks onto each bee using a small spoon (they can stick to your fingers).
Spoon more melted chocolate over the Pop Rocks up to the edges of the mold. It's ok if a few of the Pop Rocks pop. You can use the tip of a small spoon or even a toothpick to help flood the chocolate to the edges.
Tap the mold on the counter again to flatten out the surface of the chocolate and remove air bubbles (the carbon dioxide in the Pop Rocks will actually create more bubbles).
Freeze the tray for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolates harden. The mold will look cloudy rather than wet, and after removing it from the freezer you'll even hear a few of them "pop" as the chocolate starts to release from the edges of the mold.
Turn the mold over onto parchment paper and pop the Fizzing Whizzbees out of the mold. If there is any condensation on the chocolate, gently blot them with a paper towel. Moisture on the chocolates can cause sugar bloom later (see FAQ below for more details on this). Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Please scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe (in a printable recipe card) including ingredient amounts and detailed instructions.
Expert tips and FAQs
This recipe makes 30 Fizzing Whizzbees. You'll either need 3 bee molds (each makes 10 bees), or will need to make them in 3 batches using the same mold (or reduce the recipe to make only 10). If you make them in 3 batches, you can melt ⅓ of the chocolate at a time in the double boiler.
The Pop Rocks will start to absorb moisture from the air as soon as you open the package. You'll notice them start to clump up after a while. If you're making multiple batches, place them in a sealed zip-top bag and only open when you're ready to use them.
The store-bought Fizzing Whizzbees are the same exact size and shape as the homemade ones but are a bit thicker. They would have likely used a slightly deeper version of the mold, whereas the mold I used for mine is a bit more shallow and yields slightly thinner bees.
Make sure the bee mold is clean and dry (no residual condensation) before assembling each batch. Water can cause chocolate to seize up.
Sugar bloom happens when chocolate is exposed to moisture. It's the result of water (such as condensation) interacting with the chocolate. If chocolate is stored or exposed to warm or moist conditions, moisture collects on the surface of the chocolate and draws out the sugar, which then this dries and crystalizes on the surface, giving the chocolate a white and grainy appearance. Although it looks unpleasant, the chocolate is still safe to eat.
- Store chocolate in a cool, dry place, but never store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Work in the ideal room conditions. Room temperature should be 68-72°F and room humidity should not exceed 50%. Use an air conditioner to regulate conditions if needed.
- Ensure your chocolate doesn't come into contact with any water, condensation, or high humidity.
- Make sure your chocolate is new and fresh, as older chocolate will have more tendency to bloom.
Other recipes inspired by Harry Potter you may like
- Rock Cakes for Harry Potter
- Pumpkin Pasties
- Pumpkin Juice (from Harry Potter)
- Harry Potter Afternoon Tea Sandwiches
- Chicken and Mushroom Pies for Harry Potter
- Individual Beef and Mushroom Pies
- Cherry Bakewell Cake
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Fizzing Whizzbees
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 grams (1 ¼ cups) chocolate chips, chocolate candy melts, or finely chopped chocolate (milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate)
- 1 package (9.5 grams / 1 tablespoon) strawberry Pop Rocks popping candy
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler (a metal or glass bowl set over a saucepan with about an inch of boiling/simmering water—make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water). Stir chocolate until smooth.
- Spoon a thin layer of melted chocolate into each bee mold.
- Tap the mold on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Sprinkle a pinch of Pop Rocks onto each bee using a small spoon (they can stick to your fingers). You'll use about 1 teaspoon for 10 bees, but can add more if you like.
- Spoon more melted chocolate over the Pop Rocks up to the edges of the mold. It's ok if a few of the Pop Rocks pop. You can use the tip of a small spoon or even a toothpick to help flood the chocolate to the edges.
- Tap the mold on the counter again to flatten out the surface of the chocolate and remove air bubbles (the carbon dioxide in the Pop Rocks will actually create more bubbles).
- Freeze the tray for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolates harden. The mold will look cloudy rather than wet, and after removing it from the freezer you'll even hear a few of them "pop" as the chocolate starts to release from the edges.
- Turn the mold over onto parchment paper and pop the chocolates out of the mold. If there is any condensation on the chocolate, gently blot them with a paper towel (moisture on the chocolates can cause sugar bloom later). Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- This recipe makes 30 Fizzing Whizzbees. You'll either need 3 bee molds (each makes 10 bees), or will need to make them in 3 batches using the same mold. If you make them in 3 batches, you can melt ⅓ of the chocolate at a time in the double boiler.
- Make sure the bee mold is clean and dry (no residual condensation) before assembling each batch. Water can cause chocolate to seize up.
- The Pop Rocks will start to absorb moisture from the air as soon as you open the package. You'll notice them start to clump up after a while. If you're making multiple batches, place them in a sealed zip-top bag and only open when you're ready to use them.
Nutrition
*All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.*
Sarah says
How far ahead of time can you make these? Will they last a while sealed in the bag several days before gifting them to someone?
Victoria says
Hi Sarah,
Yes, you could definitely make these and store them for a few days in a sealed bag before giving them as a gift. Store the bag in a cool, dry place but not in the refrigerator. I hope they enjoy them!