Pickle Pizza Crème Fraîche Dill (Printer View)
Creamy mozzarella pizza meets tangy pickles and fresh dill for an unforgettable flavor-packed vegetarian twist.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball pizza dough, approximately 9 ounces (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 its highest temperature. For best results, position a pizza stone in the oven during preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured board, stretch or roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Move dough onto 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. Mix until evenly blended.
04 - Using a spatula, spread the crème fraîche mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edge.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce.
06 - Layer sliced dill pickles and red onion over the cheese.
07 - Place pizza in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust turns golden and cheese bubbles.
08 - Take pizza out of the oven. Garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Unique flavor combination with tangy pickles and creamy sauce
- Easy to prepare and perfect for pizza night
02 -
- Contains milk/dairy (crème fraîche, mozzarella) and gluten (pizza dough, unless using gluten-free)
- For extra tang, add hot sauce or substitute crème fraîche with sour cream
03 -
- Try smoked gouda or provolone for a flavor twist
- Pair with a crisp lager or sparkling water with lemon