Caliente’s Eric Von Hansen wins the 2018 Non-Traditional Pizza Competition at the 2018 International Pizza Challenge

Once again, Eric Von Hansen adds another trophy to his pizza trophy case by winning the Non-Traditional Divisional Championship at the International Pizza Challenge. Similar to his win for Best Pan Pizza (The Quack Attack) in 2016, Eric has created a supremely decadent pizza to take home first place.

This non-traditional pizza is a combination of elegant ingredients, some with a price tag. The richness of the pizza is rivaled by the rich flavors topping the crust. The pizza is topped with:

Roasted Shallot black truffle creme fromage
Bing cherry simple syrup
Fingerling potatoes roasted in duck confit
Lemon thyme
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Waygu Beef ($88/pound)
House made Amish bleu cheese, Wisconsin cheese with blueberries

With his second win, Eric has proven to be a true pizza artist. He is more than capable of filling the crusty canvas with a combination of toppings that sound surreal but blend seamlessly together.

The challenge ahead is to see if he can translate this masterpiece into an affordable pizza for the customers at Caliente’s.