Tangy and creamy pizza topped with dill pickles, mozzarella, and herbed crème fraîche for unique flavor.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (about 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 highest setting. If using a pizza stone, position it in the oven during preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch pizza dough to 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 mixing bowl until well blended.
04 - Spread sauce evenly over pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella uniformly across the sauced surface.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion (if using) over the cheese layer.
07 - Place pizza in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
