Tangy pizza topped with pickles, mozzarella, and crème fraîche delivers bold, creamy flavor with a hint of dill.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (9 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
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 480°F or the highest temperature possible. If using a pizza stone, place it inside while preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a bowl, combine crème fraîche, garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, mixing until smooth.
04 - Evenly distribute the sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion, if using, across the pizza.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
