Chocolate Haggis! (aka Shortbread and Whisky Fridge Cake)

Friday 20 January 2017
Haggis for those who don't like Haggis. Perfect for Burns Night for those who are a wee bit squeamish about eating the real thing or are just too lazy to go out and hunt one down in the wild. Chocolate Haggis is a slightly boozy boozy Chocolate, Shortbread and Whisky Fridge Cake. Ideal served with ice cream ‘tatties’ and orange jelly ‘neeps’⁣


When I'm asked to describe my style of cooking I always struggle as it's a bit of a mish mash of everything. However if there is a particular area of speciality it's probably 'Quirky Scottish' or 'Scottish with a Twist'. Today's recipe definitely falls into that category. Surprisingly there's no Irn Bru or Tunnock's Teacakes involved but instead a culinary pun on a Scottish classic. Chocolate Haggis.

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin'-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye worthy o' a grace
As lang's my arm.


This one will mess with your mind - it looks savoury but is in fact sweet. I took inspiration from the Italian concept of Chocolate Salami but by switching out ingredients for Shortbread and Whisky and shortening and fattening up the shape we get ourselves a Haggis! Perfect for those who are a wee bit squeamish about eating the real thing or are just too lazy to go out and hunt one down in the wild. The end result is a very decadent no bake fridge cake. Seriously rich and just a touch boozy.


Chocolate Haggis! 
(aka Shortbread & Whisky Fridge Cake)

3 Tbsp Scotch Whisky (no E people!)
50g Sultanas
100g Butter
100g Cocoa Powder
1 Free Range Egg *
100g Caster Sugar
150g Shortbread
50g Mixed Nuts, chopped
Icing Sugar to dust

Place the sultanas and whisky in a small bowl and leave to soak whilst you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Melt the butter in a pan, then sieve in the cocoa powder and stir until you have a smooth paste.
In a separate bowl whisk the sugar and egg together until pale and creamy.
Place the shortbread in a ziplock bag and bash it with a rolling pin. You want a mixture of chunks and crumbs.
Combine the chocolate mix with the sugar/egg mix and stir in the shortbread, chopped mixed nuts and the whisky soaked sultanas, plus any remaining Whisky.
Lay out a double thickness of clingfilm and tip the chocolate mixture out onto it forming a haggis shape.
Roll up and continue to manipulate into shape tying a knot at each end of the clingfilm
Chill in the fridge overnight to set.
Remove the clingfilm and rub the outside with icing sugar.
Slice and enjoy with a dram.
Sláinte!


* A note on the raw egg issue. The current advice in the UK from the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food is that British eggs with the red "lion" brand carry such a low risk that vulnerable groups can safely eat them.



Updated 26 January 2017...
WOW! I was so chuffed to see so many folk making and eating Chocolate Haggis yesterday for Burns Night. Please do keep tagging me in your photos and sharing you adaptations. Thanks also to The Scotsman Food & Drink for helping to spread the Chocolate Haggis love.


Photo credits from top left in a clockwise direction...
@islandbakeclub Thanks @foodiequine for the recipe, which I tweaked to include #lassiestoast. @RockRoseGin check out tonight's sweet haggis #BurnsNight2017
Ann McLean What a fantastic recipe! Made it on Sunday and it's been in the fridge since then. Came out slightly misshapen but tastes great - thanks! I've had 3 bits and the Auchentoshan single malt in the sultanas has my eyes crossing. It's totally sinful and delicious!
Lisa Williams Chocolate haggis minus the whisky and egg!! We used golden syrup instead of whisky, egg and sugar
@eskerspirits What do you make your friend for her Burns' Night birthday tea? Yep, chocolate & shortbread haggis. Thanks for (another) amazing recipe @foodiequine
My original
@islandbakeclub
@jumpergill Last night I tried out @foodiequine's Chocolate Haggis, with a minor adjustment to make it gluten free. It certainly looks the part, let's see how well it goes down with the #haggiscrew
Lisa Williams
My seasonal Haggis logo by Mimi Hammill

Thanks to the 2nd Stonehaven Brownies for telling me that a Chocolate Haggis (without the whisky!) is their Burns tradition served with orange jelly 'neeps' ice cream 'mashed tatties' and of course washed down with a dram of Irn Bru! Much more popular with the girls than the savoury original.


Some more of my Quirky Scottish Recipes that may well have Rabbie turning in his grave can be found in this post 25+ Quirky Scottish Recipes. Expect Scotch Beef, Irn Bru, Tunnock's Teacakes, Haggis, Scottish Salmon, Tattie Scones, Whisky, Shortbread, Arbroath Smokies, Scottish Gin and more.

For more Haggis of all persuasions you'll be needing My Top 10 Haggis recipes for Burns night.



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26 comments

  1. I NEED to make this, it sounds amazing!

    Rachael xx.
    theteacozykitchen.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Rachel, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. It didn't last long!

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    1. I just knew that this would be up your street! Does Fanny do haggis at all?

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  3. This looks delicious! What a fabulous idea. I love haggis and now I have a sweet version for pudding too

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    1. Thanks Jo, I think I'm going to have to make another one for the 25th!

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  4. Haha - just love this idea, and as a veggie it is much more appealing than real Haggis! I've been meaning to try making some Chocolate Salami for a while but might give this a try in time for Burns Night instead!

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    1. Glad to hear that you like it Kate, I have vegetarian friends who absolutely love Veggie Haggis so you should give it a try too.

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  5. What a fun idea! I have never even had real haggis before, but I would definitely eat this.

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    1. You are missing out if you've never tried Haggis. I reckon you should give both versions a go.

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  6. I have to admit - the name threw me for a loop when I first read it, but this looks delicious! And what a nice surprise to find that it's even no-bake!

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    1. Glad to hear that my culinary pun caught your attention! Love a cheeky fridge cake.

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  7. I don't know much about Burns night being a southerner :) but love this idea! Shortbread, whisky and chocolate - I'm there!

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    1. You now have me wondering if I could cook a haggis all day in the slow cooker. I think you need to try it out!

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  8. Claire you have done it again!!! I love this recipe especially with the wee dram! x #CookBlogShare

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    1. Thanks Kirsty! Must admit I've had this in mind for almost a year now, and there had to be a dram to accompany.

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  9. this is very clever! what a great idea and I would prefer eating this to the real thing
    thank you for linking up to #Bakeoftheweek x

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    1. Thanks Jenny! It was only actually after I'd linked up that I realised I was possibly breaking the rules as its a no bake cake. Thanks for not excluding me!

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  10. LOVE this! Chocolate, whiskey & nuts in one recipe - definitely got to try this!

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    1. It's most definitely a winning combination of ingredients.

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  11. I love this - sounds amazing. Can't believe no one's thought of it before (or if they have I've never seen it)! I love the idea of quirky scottish - great niche!! Thanks for linking it up to #CookBlogShare :-) Eb x

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    1. It seems like there are other versions around but I think my shortbread and whisky could be a new twist!

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  12. Oh well done you, this is fantastic and I'm in love. A haggis I can not only eat, but can relish. Love the fact you've started such great trend. Next time someone asks for quirky Scottish, I shall know where to send them :)

    Thanks for sharing with We Should Cocoa.

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  13. oh I'm so glad I just came across this! I'm looking for some xmas inspiration currently as I'm making presents this year, this one may be PERFECT with some xmassy spices mixed in! Thank you :)

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    1. A Christmas Spices Haggis whether Chocolate or Traditional sounds fantastic!

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