Tangy pickle pizza topped with crème fraîche, mozzarella, and fresh dill delivers adventurous flavor.
# What you need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough, either store-bought or homemade
→ Sauce
02 - 5.3 oz (approximately 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
# Steps to follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F, or the highest setting. Place 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, thoroughly combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
04 - Spread an even layer of sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella evenly across the sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and red onion over the cheese.
07 - Transfer to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, top with fresh dill. Slice into portions and serve hot.
