Description
Nostalgic comfort meets culinary creativity in this pickle pie pizza, blending tangy dill pickles with classic pizza magic. Crispy crust, melted cheese, and zesty pickle slices create a surprisingly delightful flavor adventure you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 3/4 cup (172.5g) sour cream
- 1 cup (113g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (25g) parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (58g) mayonnaise
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Base and Toppings:
- 1 package (13 ounces) thin-crust pizza dough
- 2–3 dill pickles, thinly sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F, ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment for optimal pizza preparation.
- Create a creamy garlic sauce by whisking together sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, water, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently stretch pizza dough into a 12-inch circular shape directly on a parchment-lined pizza stone or baking sheet, ensuring an even surface.
- Generously spread the prepared garlic sauce across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for a crisp crust.
- Strategically arrange dill pickle slices across the sauced surface, creating an even distribution for balanced flavor.
- Liberally sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the pickles, covering the entire pizza with a rich, melty layer.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 16-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown crust edges and fully melted cheese.
- Remove pizza from oven and allow it to rest for 3 minutes, enabling the cheese to set and flavors to meld before slicing.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter sauce that reduces overall calories.
- Sprinkle fresh dill directly on pizza after baking to maintain its bright, herbaceous flavor and prevent wilting.
- Create gluten-free version by using cauliflower crust or pre-made gluten-free pizza base for sensitive diets.
- Use low-fat cheese options to make the pizza more heart-healthy without compromising delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg