Creamy pizza with mozzarella, dill pickles, and a zesty crème fraîche sauce for unique flavor seekers.
# 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, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
10 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Set oven to 480°F or its highest setting. If using a pizza stone, position it in the oven during the preheating process.
02 - Lightly flour your work surface. Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and stir until uniform.
04 - Spread the crème fraîche mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce-covered base.
06 - Place sliced pickles and red onion (if using) evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust becomes golden and cheese bubbles.
08 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Top with fresh dill, slice, and serve promptly.
