Pickle Pizza Crème Fraîche Dill (Printable)
Creamy, tangy pizza combining dill pickles, mozzarella, and a rich crème fraîche sauce for vibrant flavor.
# 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 or as high as available. Place pizza stone inside to preheat if using.
02 - On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread crème fraîche mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Evenly distribute shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced pickles and red onion (if using) over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses simple grocery ingredients found almost anywhere
- Ready in about thirty five minutes for a quick dinner
- The pickles give a signature tang that balances the rich cheese
- Flexible for vegetarians and easy to customize
02 -
- This pizza is vegetarian friendly
- Freezes well after baking
- Higher in protein thanks to the cheese and crème fraîche
03 -
- Always dry your pickles a bit before adding to stop steam from softening the crust
- A microplane makes zesting lemons and grating cheese faster and finer
- If you are a spice lover add chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce after baking for an extra dimension