Bold fusion of crème fraîche sauce, mozzarella, and dill pickles for a zesty, creamy pizza creation.
# Ingredients:
→ 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, 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
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 480°F or as high as possible. If using a pizza stone, position it in the oven during preheating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend crème fraîche, minced garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread the crème fraîche sauce over the pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Distribute sliced dill pickles and red onion, if desired, over the cheese layer.
07 - Place pizza in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle fresh dill on top, slice, and serve immediately.
