Bold pizza featuring creamy crème fraîche, melty mozzarella, and crunchy dill pickles with fresh herbs.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
→ Sauce
02 - 5.3 oz (about 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 black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 7 oz (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2.8 oz (about 1/2 cup) sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Method:
01 - Heat the oven to 480°F or its maximum temperature. Position a pizza stone if available while preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until homogeneous.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
05 - Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly atop the sauce.
06 - Layer sliced pickles and red onion (if using) across the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from the oven. Garnish with fresh dill, slice, and present promptly.
