Creamy sauce, mozzarella, and dill pickles unite for a tangy and crunchy pizza experience with a golden crust.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F (250°C) or the highest available setting. Position a pizza stone on the center rack if available.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and cohesive.
04 - Evenly spread the sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Scatter shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly across the sauce layer.
06 - Distribute sliced dill pickles and optional red onion over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
