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 made this pickle pizza on a whim for some friends who love trying unconventional foods. The zesty pickles and creamy base had everyone raving and going back for seconds!
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:
- Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F) or as high as it will go. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Shape Dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to a 30 cm (12-inch) round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Mix Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix crème fraîche, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Pizza:
- Spread the crème fraîche sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving a 1 cm (½-inch) border.
- Add Cheese & Toppings:
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce. Arrange the sliced pickles and red onion (if using) over the cheese.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Finish & Serve:
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.
Pin it My kids were skeptical at first but ended up loving every slice. Pizza night quickly turned into a new family favorite thanks to those tangy pickles!
Required Tools
Oven, baking sheet or pizza stone, mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), knife and cutting board
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 370, Total Fat: 18 g, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 14 g
Flavor Variations
Try smoked gouda or provolone instead of mozzarella, or spice it up with a drizzle of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes after baking.
Pin it Slice and enjoy right away while the pickles are still crisp and the cheese is gooey. This pickle pizza is sure to be a conversation starter!