Creamy, tangy pizza topped with mozzarella, dill pickles, and fresh herbs for bold flavor and crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ Sauce
02 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F or highest available setting. Position a pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend crème fraîche, minced garlic, dill, lemon zest, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
04 - Spread crème fraîche sauce evenly onto dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edge.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella in an even layer over sauce.
06 - Distribute sliced pickles and optional red onion over the cheese.
07 - Bake pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
