Hungry for more keto comfort foods? Try my keto chicken soup, keto lasagna, keto pasta, and keto quesadillas next. Even when I’m on a keto diet, I refuse to skip out on the joys of eating pizza! So, I came up with a low-carb pizza recipe that makes for a firm yet chewy crust that’s fit for holding all of your favorite toppings.
Why I love this recipe
It’s fast. I’m talking 20 minutes, including time to make the pizza dough. Everyone will love it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve shared this pizza with my non-keto friends. They always go back for seconds! There’s no yeast. Helping to cut down on the prep time by half. No fork needed. I’ve noticed a lot of low-carb pizzas need a fork because the crust gets soggy. Mine is thick, chewy, and perfectly crisp.
Ingredients needed
Almond flour. You must use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. The latter will yield a grittier pizza crust and will burn easily. Mozzarella cheese. I recommend using a low moisture mozzarella cheese, as it keeps the crust chewy and fluffy. Cream cheese. Use cream cheese from a stick or block, not a tub (spreadable). This makes all the difference in terms of how crispy the crust will be. More liquid (i.e. tub cream cheese) = soggy crust. Eggs. Room temperature eggs. Olive oil. to brush around the sides of the pizza. Pizza sauce- Store-bought ones are usually low in sugar, but I keep things simple with my homemade keto pizza sauce. Toppings of choice. Use your favorite pizza toppings and, of course, mozzarella cheese.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below. “WOW!! If I could give you more than 5 stars, I would. I’ve tried many keto pizza recipes, including cauliflower. This one topped them all.” – Karen
How to make keto pizza
Step 1- Prep work. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F and lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet. Step 2- Make the dough. Add the almond flour to a large bowl. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese in 20-second intervals until melted. Whisk together, then transfer it to the bowl of almond flour. Add the eggs and mix until a sticky dough remains. Step 3- Shape. Place a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface and the dough on top. Place a second piece of parchment paper over it. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is ½ inch thick. Remove the top sheet and shape the dough into a pizza shape. Step 4- Pre-bake the crust. Place the dough on the pizza pan and bake for 12 minutes. Step 5- Add toppings and bake again. Remove the crust from the oven and add the sauce, cheese, and toppings. Brush the sides with olive oil and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges and the cheese has melted.
Arman’s recipe tips
Let the cheese cool slightly. Make sure the cheese is cool enough to handle when you add the eggs, otherwise you’ll scramble them! Flavor the keto pizza crust. Fold in some seasonings, like garlic powder or dried oregano, to give the dough a taste boost. Oil the pizza pan to prevent the crust from sticking. Don’t skip the pre-bake. If you do, the crust will be slightly raw and undercooked. Swap this pizza crust for a different low-carb pizza crust, like my fathead pizza crust or cauliflower pizza crust.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well for up to 1 week. Everyone loves the convenience of a frozen pizza, so why not have a keto option available too? To make a frozen keto pizza, you’ll need to follow the same process as if you were going to cook it completely. However, once you pre-bake the crust, let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add your sauce and toppings, and cover it completely with plastic wrap (saran wrap). Place it in the freezer and keep it there for up to 2 months. To cook from frozen, simply place the frozen pizza into a preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted.
Margherita. Finely sliced fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes. Vegetarian. Mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, spinach and tomatoes. BBQ chicken. Swap the tomato sauce for keto BBQ sauce and add shredded chicken, onions, and bacon. Meat lovers. Shredded ham, pepperoni, bacon, and sausage. Pepperoni. Add a thin layer of sliced pepperoni and parmesan cheese. Cheeseburger. Sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, and ground beef (or taco meat).
To freeze: Place slices of the pizza in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheating: Either microwave the slices for 30 seconds, use a preheated oven (180C/350F) or even toast them up in a non-stick pan.
Frequently asked questions
More low-carb pizza recipes to try
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Originally updated May 2022, updated and republished July 2024
