Description
Tangy pickles, creamy cheese, and golden crust make this pickle pie pizza a bold, crave-worthy twist you’ll want to try again and again!
Ingredients
1 round pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup garlic sauce (or creamy white sauce/cream cheese spread)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
½–1 cup dill pickle slices, drained and patted dry
1–2 teaspoons pickle brine (optional, for extra flavor)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill, for garnish
Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.Prepare Dough:
Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix garlic sauce or softened cream cheese with garlic powder and a splash of pickle brine for extra tang.Assemble Pizza:
Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella (and cheddar, if using) over the sauce. Arrange pickle slices evenly on top. Add red pepper flakes if desired.Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.Finish & Serve:
Remove from oven, sprinkle with dried or fresh dill, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Pat pickles dry to prevent a soggy crust.
Try different cheeses like gouda or parmesan for extra flavor.
For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge and reheat crisply in a toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pickle pie pizza, dill pickle pizza, trendy pizza, unique pizza