Inspiration
The inspiration for the Hot Haggis pizza came from a desire to experiment with bold flavours and create a dish that’s both comforting, exhilarating and full of spice – enough to get a sweat on… Just enough along the heat index that my wife will love it and be completely unphased… and I’ll still manage to get by and enjoy it! Traditional haggis is a dish of rich, earthy flavours, and by pairing it with spicy elements like jalapenos and n’duja sausage, I’ve created a pizza that’s bursting with taste and excitement.
The combination of a classic tomato base, hearty haggis, and the fiery kick of jalapenos and n’duja makes for a pizza that’s both familiar and adventurous. And to balance out the heat, we’ve finished it off with a drizzle of hot honey, adding a touch of sweetness that perfectly complements the spice.
Transformation: The Pizza Creation
Transforming these two classics into a pizza is as easy as it is delicious. Here’s how you can create this culinary masterpiece:
Start with the Base: Make your favourite pizza dough. You can check my recipes here, or you can make it from scratch or use a store-bought one if you’re short on time or find it a bit daunting at the moment.
- Tomato Base: Spread a generous amount of tomato sauce over the pizza base. This will be the foundation of your flavours.
- The Haggis: Crumble cooked haggis evenly over the tomato base. This will provide that hearty, spiced flavour that haggis is known for.
- Spicy Elements: Add slices of jalapeno and crumbled n’duja sausage over the top. These will bring the heat and excitement to your pizza.
- Drizzle of Hot Honey: Once the pizza is baked, finish it off with a drizzle of hot honey. This will add a touch of sweetness that perfectly balances the spice.
- Bake:
Pizza Oven: Preheat your pizza oven to approximately 400°C (750°F). Bake the pizza for about 90 seconds, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Fan Oven: If you’re using a conventional oven, preheat it to 200°C (428°F). Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Hot Haggis Pizza
Ingredients
- 290 g Pizza dough
- 150 g Tomato base
- 150 g Haggis cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp Jalapenos chopped
- 2 tbsp N’duja crumbled
- 2 tbsp Hot Honey drizzled
Instructions
- Using some pizza dough, stretch this out to around 12 inches. You can make it from scratch or use a store-bought one if you're short on time.
- Spread a generous amount of tomato sauce over the pizza base. This will be the foundation of your flavours.
- Crumble cooked haggis evenly over the tomato base. This will provide that hearty, spiced flavour that haggis is known for.
- Add slices of jalapeno and crumbled n’duja sausage over the top. These will bring the heat and excitement to your pizza.
- Time to Bake:Pizza Oven: Preheat your pizza oven to approximately 400°C. Bake the pizza for about 90 seconds, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.Fan Oven: If you’re using a fan oven, preheat it to 200°C. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once the pizza is baked, finish it off with a drizzle of hot honey. This will add a touch of sweetness that perfectly balances the spice.
The Verdict: Incredibly tasty, full of fire and flavour
The first bite of Hot Haggis pizza is a flavour explosion. The tomato base provides a familiar, comforting foundation, while the haggis adds its distinctive, hearty spiced flavour. The jalapenos and n’duja bring a fiery kick that’s perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the hot honey. It’s a pizza that’s bold, exciting, and utterly satisfying.
This pizza is a celebration of flavours, blending the traditional with the contemporary in a way that’s both comforting and exhilarating. Whether you’re a fan of haggis or a spice enthusiast, the Hot Haggis pizza is sure to become a favourite after you give it a try.
Final Thoughts
Give the Hot Haggis pizza a try for your next Burns Night celebration or any time you’re in the mood for a meal that’s both hearty and spicy. It’s a unique twist on tradition that brings together the best of Scotland’s flavours in a way that’s fun, delicious, and utterly satisfying.
