Crispy dough layered with creamy sauce, mozzarella, and dill pickles for an adventurous savory treat.
# 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 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F or as hot as possible. Position pizza stone inside if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Top with shredded mozzarella, covering entire surface.
06 - Arrange sliced pickles and red onion over cheese.
07 - Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
