Save A tangy, creamy pizza topped with a rich crème fraîche sauce, mozzarella, and crunchy dill pickles. Perfect for adventurous pizza lovers seeking a unique flavor combination.
I remember the first time I made pickle pizza for friends. The initial skepticism turned to excitement once the aromas filled the kitchen and that first slice vanished. It's now a go-to recipe whenever we want something fun and different.
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 ball (250 g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Sauce: 150 g (about 2/3 cup) crème fraîche, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tsp fresh dill (finely chopped), ½ tsp lemon zest, salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Toppings: 200 g (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, 80 g (about 1/2 cup) sliced dill pickles, 1 tbsp red onion (thinly sliced, optional), 1 tbsp fresh dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set oven to 250°C (480°F) or as high as possible. Place pizza stone inside if using.
- Shape Dough:
- On lightly floured surface, stretch or roll dough to 30 cm (12-inch) round. Transfer to parchment-lined sheet or peel.
- Mix Sauce:
- In small bowl, combine crème fraîche, garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Base:
- Spread sauce over pizza base, leaving 1 cm (½-inch) border.
- Add Cheese:
- Evenly sprinkle mozzarella on sauce.
- Add Pickles:
- Arrange sliced pickles and optional red onion over cheese.
- Bake:
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
- Finish & Serve:
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
Save This pizza recently became a quirky conversation-starter at family night. Even my youngest, a self-proclaimed pickle skeptic, reached for seconds and asked when we could have it again.
Required Tools
Oven, baking sheet or pizza stone, mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), knife and cutting board.
Allergen Information
Contains milk/dairy (crème fraîche, mozzarella) and gluten (pizza dough, unless gluten-free). Always check ingredient labels if allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 37 g, Protein 14 g.
Save Enjoy this playful pizza hot from the oven. Serve it with sparkling water and lemon for a cool, refreshing side.
Cooking Questions
- → What type of dough works best?
Classic pizza dough is ideal, though gluten-free dough can be substituted for dietary needs.
- → Can I use sour cream instead of crème fraîche?
Yes, sour cream offers a similar tangy flavor and creamy texture for the sauce.
- → Which cheese options pair well?
Mozzarella is classic, but smoked gouda or provolone add rich, unique flavor notes.
- → Do the pickles need to be dill?
Dill pickles offer ideal crunch and tang, but bread and butter pickles can create a sweeter twist.
- → How do I achieve a crispy crust?
Baking at high temperature with a stone or preheated sheet gives crust golden, crisp edges.
- → What beverages pair nicely?
Crisp lagers or sparkling water with lemon complement the tangy and creamy pizza flavors.