Rich cheese, tangy pickles, and creamy sauce meld for a crispy, savory main with fresh dill aromas.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (approximately 9 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 freshly ground 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 the maximum your oven allows. Position pizza stone inside if utilizing.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, use your hands or a rolling pin to stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Place 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 until thoroughly blended.
04 - Evenly spread the crème fraîche sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Scatter sliced dill pickles and red onion (if using) atop the cheese layer.
07 - Transfer to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust achieves a golden hue and cheese is bubbly.
08 - Remove from heat, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
