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pickle pie pizza

Pickle Pie Pizza: A Tangy Twist You Didn’t Expect

Pickle Pie Pizza is a bold, flavorful twist on classic pizza that layers roasted garlic white sauce, melted mozzarella, sweet Italian sausage, and crunchy dill pickles over a chewy homemade crust. Finished with a creamy ranch-based “dilly drizzle,” this pie delivers a balance of tangy, savory, and creamy in every bite.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large pizza (8 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp salt

For the Roasted Garlic White Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 6 cloves roasted garlic

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Sweet Italian Sausage:

  • 1 lb ground pork

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • ½ tsp thyme

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

For the Dilly Drizzle:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tbsp chopped chives

  • ½ tsp granulated garlic

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Pizza Toppings:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¾ cup thinly sliced dill pickles

  • Prepared sweet Italian sausage (browned)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the dough. In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix and knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2: Prepare sausage. Mix ground pork with all sausage seasonings and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours. Brown sausage in a skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Make roasted garlic sauce. Sauté roasted garlic in butter. Add cream, parmesan, and black pepper. Simmer until thickened into a spreadable paste. Set aside.

Step 4: Make dilly drizzle. Whisk together all drizzle ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 5: Assemble pizza. Preheat oven to 475°F. Stretch dough onto a pizza pan or stone. Spread roasted garlic sauce over dough. Top with mozzarella, sausage, and sliced pickles.

Step 6: Bake for 8–10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

 

Step 7: Drizzle with the dilly drizzle before serving.

Notes

  • Dough improves with overnight refrigeration but can be used after a 2-hour rise.

  • For a shortcut, use store-bought dough and pre-cooked sausage.

  • Use paper towels to blot moisture from pickles before baking.

 

  • Thin, even pickle slices ensure proper texture.

  • Author: Emilie Faivre
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus overnight resting for dough and sausage)
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American Fusion