Creamy, tangy pizza with dill pickles, mozzarella, and zest atop golden crust. A unique flavor twist for pizza lovers.
# Ingredients:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F (250°C), or to the highest temperature available. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Spread the prepared crème fraîche sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
06 - Scatter sliced dill pickles and red onion over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve hot.
