Tangy pizza with crème fraîche, mozzarella, pickles, and dill. Crisp crust, bold flavor, vegetarian-friendly.
# 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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Preparation steps:
01 - Set oven to 480°F (250°C) or its highest setting. Place pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Evenly spread crème fraîche sauce over pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese uniformly across the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion, if using, over the cheese.
07 - Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, top with fresh dill, slice, and serve promptly.
