Keto Pizza Crispy Low Carb (Print Version)
Golden low-carb crust of mozzarella and almond flour, topped with sugar-free sauce and melty cheese for a satisfying, gluten-free meal.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
02 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese
03 - 1 cup almond flour
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
07 - 1/2 cup sugar-free tomato sauce or pizza sauce
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni or keto-friendly toppings
10 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
11 - 1/4 cup sliced bell pepper (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian herbs
# How To Make It:
01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway, until both are fully melted and combined.
03 - Add almond flour, baking powder, salt, and egg to the melted cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until a uniform dough develops.
04 - Place dough on prepared baking sheet. Using lightly oiled hands or a spatula, press and spread dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick.
05 - Bake crust for 10–12 minutes until golden and edges become slightly crisp.
06 - Remove crust from oven. Spread tomato sauce evenly over crust, then top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and bell pepper as desired.
07 - Return assembled pizza to oven and bake for 7–8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove pizza from oven, sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian herbs, slice, and serve hot.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- You get all the joy of real, crispy pizza without crushing your carb goals.
- This crust holds up to heaps of toppings, so no sad, floppy slices here.
02 -
- Using coarse almond meal instead of fine almond flour makes the crust gritty and disappointing.
- Overbaking the crust before adding toppings finally gave me the shatteringly crisp base I’d always wanted.
03 -
- Always use parchment paper—without it, the melted cheese in the dough sticks like glue and ruins cleanup.
- Whisk the egg before adding to the cheese mixture for easier mixing and a smoother dough.