Creamy sauce, tangy pickles, bubbly mozzarella, and fresh dill create a bold vegetarian pizza everyone loves.
# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 1 ball (8.8 oz) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
→ Sauce
02 - 5.3 oz (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 (1/2 cup) sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 480°F (250°C), or highest possible temperature. Place pizza stone inside if using.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out dough to a 12-inch round. Transfer to 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 smooth.
04 - Evenly distribute sauce over pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
05 - Top the sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese.
06 - Place the sliced pickles and red onion (if using) over the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve promptly.
