Pickle Crème Fraîche Pizza (Printable)

Creamy pizza with mozzarella, dill pickles, aromatic garlic, and golden crust for bold, tangy flavor.

# 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 garlic clove, 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

# How-To:

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 pizza 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 black pepper until blended.
04 - Spread crème fraîche mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion (if using) on top of the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique blend of creamy sauce and crunchy pickles
  • Quick preparation and easy to make at home
02 -
  • Contains milk/dairy (crème fraîche, mozzarella)
  • Contains gluten (unless using gluten-free dough)
03 -
  • Make sure your oven is fully preheated for the crispiest crust
  • Chill pickles before slicing for extra crunch
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