Pickle Crème Dill Pizza (Print Version)
Crisp dough and creamy sauce topped with mozzarella and tangy dill pickles deliver unique, savory richness.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sauce
02 - 5.3 oz (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 - 7 oz (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2.8 oz (1/2 cup) sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 480°F (or as high as possible). Position pizza stone inside oven if using, and allow to preheat thoroughly.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment paper on a baking sheet or pizza peel for assembly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
04 - Spread the prepared crème fraîche sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly atop the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and optional red onion on top of the cheese.
07 - Transfer pizza to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish immediately with fresh dill, slice, and serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique tangy flavor in every bite
- Easy to make for a weeknight dinner
02 -
- Traditional pizza dough contains gluten; use gluten-free dough for allergies
- Crème fraîche adds a distinctive richness compared to sour cream
03 -
- For extra tang, add a drizzle of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes after baking
- Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream if needed for convenience