Description
Creamy Garlic Dill Pickle Pizza is a tangy, savory twist on pizza night—featuring a luscious cream cheese–garlic base, melty mozzarella, and crisp dill pickles on a golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (fresh or store-bought, enough for a 12″ pizza)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12–15 dill pickle slices, thinly sliced and patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in while preheating.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Roll or stretch the dough into a 12″ round on parchment or a floured surface. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Brush crust edge with olive oil.
- Spread the creamy garlic mixture evenly across dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Top with mozzarella, then evenly distribute pickle slices. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra color if desired.
- Remove pizza, sprinkle fresh dill on top, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Try bread-and-butter or spicy pickles for a flavor twist.
- Pizza is vegetarian-friendly—just use veggie cheese.
- Mix creamy garlic base up to 2 days ahead; warm before using.
- Pat pickle slices dry to avoid a soggy crust.
- Reheat slices in a 375°F oven 8–10 minutes for best texture.
