Description
This Easy Keto Pizza Crust recipe offers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza dough, perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. Made with mozzarella, cream cheese, and almond flour, it bakes into a crispy, golden crust ready to be topped with your favorite keto-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Additional
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt Cheese: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds until the cheeses melt completely and become smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt to the melted cheese mixture. Mix well; the dough will be sticky.
- Incorporate Egg: Allow the cheese mixture to cool slightly, then add the egg and mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more almond flour to reach the desired consistency.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands or a rolling pin, press it into a circle or preferred pizza shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Top the crust with your favorite keto-friendly pizza toppings such as sauce, cheese, meats, and vegetables. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and firm, and toppings are melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy your keto-friendly pizza!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake the crust alone for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
- Customize toppings to keep the pizza keto-friendly by avoiding high-carb ingredients.
- If the dough is too sticky, gradually add almond flour until it is manageable.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- The optional garlic powder and Italian seasoning add extra flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: keto pizza crust, low carb pizza, ketogenic pizza, almond flour pizza crust, easy keto recipe
