Pickle Pizza Dill Crème Fraîche (Printable)

Tangy dill pickles, crème fraîche sauce, and mozzarella make this vegetarian pizza crave-worthy and delicious.

# 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, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
10 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 480°F (250°C) or highest possible setting. Place pizza stone in oven while preheating if using.
02 - Stretch or roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Evenly coat the prepared pizza base with the crème fraîche mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Scatter shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion (if desired) on top of the cheese.
07 - Bake pizza for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust turns golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique combination of tangy pickles and creamy sauce
  • Quick and easy to prepare for any pizza night
02 -
  • Contains milk/dairy and gluten unless using gluten-free dough
  • Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream for a quick alternative
03 -
  • For extra tang, drizzle hot sauce or sprinkle chili flakes after baking
  • Try smoked gouda or provolone instead of mozzarella for a flavor twist
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