Pickle Pizza Creamy Dill Mozzarella (Printable)

Tangy pizza with crème fraîche, mozzarella, and dill pickles offers a bold taste adventure.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 480°F or its highest setting. Position pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - Stretch or roll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round. Move 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 the crème fraîche sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese atop the sauce.
06 - Top with sliced dill pickles and optional red onion.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold and tangy flavors
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains milk/dairy and gluten check labels for allergies
  • Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream for similar texture
03 -
  • Bake on a preheated stone for crispier crust
  • Add fresh dill after baking for bright flavor
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