Crispy pizza topped with crème fraîche, mozzarella, dill pickles, and fresh herbs for bright, tangy flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (250 g, about 9 oz) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sauce
02 - 2/3 cup (150 g, about 5.3 oz) 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 - 2 cups (200 g, about 7 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup (80 g, about 2.8 oz) sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 480°F (250°C) or highest possible temperature. Position a pizza stone in the oven if available.
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 mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly atop the sauce.
06 - Layer sliced dill pickles and red onion over the cheese.
07 - Slide pizza into the preheated oven. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
