# What You'll Need:
→ 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 and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
09 - 1 tablespoon red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, for garnish
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 480°F or its highest setting. Position pizza stone in oven if available.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Place onto 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 crème fraîche mixture across pizza base, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce.
06 - Arrange sliced dill pickles and optional thinly sliced red onion over mozzarella.
07 - Transfer pizza to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
08 - Remove pizza from oven. Garnish with fresh dill, slice, and serve immediately.