Crispy Keto Fathead Pizza Crust Recipe Easy Low-Carb Pizza Perfect for Beginners
A quick and easy keto-friendly pizza crust made with mozzarella, cream cheese, and almond flour that delivers a crispy edge and chewy center, perfect for low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 1 10-12 inch pizza (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (170g)
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened (56g)
- ¾ cup almond flour (84g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth (about 1-1½ minutes).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Combine wet & dry: Add the dry ingredients to the melted cheese mixture. Crack in the egg and stir together with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. When sticky, knead with hands until smooth ball forms (2-3 minutes). Add more almond flour if too sticky.
- Shape the crust: Place dough on parchment-lined baking sheet. Press or roll out evenly into a 10-12 inch circle or rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Pre-bake the crust: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and crust is firm.
- Add toppings: Remove crust and add keto-friendly toppings of choice.
- Final bake: Return pizza to oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Cool & serve: Let pizza cool 3-5 minutes before slicing to firm up crust.
Notes
Bake the crust twice for best crispiness: once alone to set, then again after adding toppings. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for smoother dough. Dough will be sticky; knead with hands and add almond flour sparingly if needed. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes after baking but watch closely to avoid burning. Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen pre-baked crust up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of a 10-12 inch
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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