This keto pizza crust recipe is actually easier than regular pizza crust! Trust me, you won’t miss the real thing. Who needs all of those carbs when you can make this easy low carb, gluten-free pizza crust with just 4 simple ingredients? Chances are, you already have them on hand, especially if you’re already following a keto-friendly diet.
1. Keto Pizza Crust Recipe (Fathead Dough)
Equipment
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- sauce & pizza toppings of your choice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
In a large bowl, microwave the cream cheese and mozzarella together for 90 seconds, stirring half way through.
Stir in the almond flour and beaten egg to combine (if your dough appears to be too sticky, add in a little more almond flour). Knead with your hands until a dough forms.
Place the dough in between two large pieces of parchment paper and roll the dough out into a 10″ circle, or until it’s about 1/3 inch thick. (*See tips in the recipe notes below for keeping the dough from sticking to the paper).
Remove the top piece of parchment paper, and place the bottom sheet with the dough on it onto a pizza pan or upside down sheet pan.
Use a fork to pierce lots of holes throughout the dough to help it cook evenly and prevent bubbling.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and and top it with sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.
Place pizza back in the oven for 8 minutes and cook until you have a crispy crust and melty cheese.
Notes:
*Before rolling your dough, you can either spray the parchment paper with a little non-stick cooking spray or sprinkle it with grated parmesan or almond flour to keep it from sticking.
If you’re looking for a low carb pizza sauce, Rao’s Pizza Sauce has the lowest net carbs that I’ve found so far.
I get a lot of questions about substituting coconut flour for the almond flour. Yes, you can! Keep the recipe exactly the same except use only 1/3 cup coconut flour and add an extra egg. It may also need a little less cook time– just keep an eye on it.
This low carb pizza dough is better than the real thing. It’s also quick and easy to make, gluten free, keto-friendly and made with simple ingredients: almond flour, mozzarella, cream cheese and an egg. I just love easy dinners like this!
