Pickle Pizza Crème Fraîche (Printable Version)

Creamy pizza topped with mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles delivers bold, tangy flavors for any pizza lover.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 480°F or as hot as possible. Place pizza stone in oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread sauce evenly over pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Scatter shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion (if using) evenly over the cheese.
07 - Bake 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique combination of creamy, tangy, and crunchy textures
  • Quick and easy to make for any pizza night
02 -
  • This pizza contains milk/dairy and gluten unless using gluten-free dough.
  • Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream if desired for a slightly different flavor.
03 -
  • For extra tang, add hot sauce or chili flakes after baking.
  • Try smoked gouda or provolone cheese for a flavor twist.
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