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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
