Creamy sauce, tangy pickles, and rich cheese create an adventurous, flavorful pizza for creative taste seekers.
# What you'll need:
→ 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F or the highest setting. Position pizza stone in the oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until homogeneous.
04 - Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border uncovered.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion, if using, over the mozzarella.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve promptly.
