Bold flavors unite on tangy pizza layered with crème fraîche, mozzarella, dill pickles, and fresh herbs.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (approximately 9 ounces) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sauce
02 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche
03 - 1 garlic clove, 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 (250°C) or as high as possible. Position pizza stone in oven 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 small bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until blended.
04 - Spread crème fraîche mixture evenly over the prepared pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Scatter shredded mozzarella uniformly across the sauce.
06 - Top with sliced dill pickles and red onion, if desired.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve promptly.
