Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter, unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk, whole
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.625ml) black pepper
  • 1 cup (240ml) dill pickle slices, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (30g) fresh dill, chopped
  • Optional: pickle brine for brushing the crust (1-2 tablespoons)

Instructions:

  1. If using homemade dough, let it proof according to the recipe instructions. If using store-bought, let it come to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened (a few minutes).
  4. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Brush the crust edges with pickle brine (optional). Spread creamy garlic sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then top with chopped dill pickles.
  5. Carefully transfer pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh dill. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.