Pickle Pizza Crème Fraîche (Printable version)

Tangy dill pickles meet creamy sauce and mozzarella for a satisfying, unique main bursting with flavor.

# What you need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

→ Sauce

02 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche (5.3 oz)
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 (7 oz)
08 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles (2.8 oz)
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 480°F (250°C) or as hot as possible. Place a pizza stone in the oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - Combine crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully mixed.
04 - Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Evenly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
06 - Distribute sliced dill pickles and red onion (if using) atop the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown 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 weeknight dinners
02 -
  • This pizza contains milk/dairy (crème fraîche, mozzarella) and gluten (unless using gluten-free dough)
  • Nutrition per serving is approximately 370 calories, 18 g fat, 37 g carbohydrates, 14 g protein
03 -
  • Drizzle with hot sauce or sprinkle chili flakes for extra tang
  • Try smoked gouda or provolone cheese as a tasty variation
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