Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

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This cottage cheese pizza crust needs two ingredients to make and yields the most crispy, chewy crust ever. It has no yeast and is perfect for an easy homemade pizza.

cottage cheese pizza crust.

★★★★★ REVIEW

“Arman, I just made the pizza crust with cottage cheese and am floored at how much it tastes like a regular pizza!!!! Going to make it again!” – Elaine

Table of Contents
  1. Key Ingredients
  2. How to make cottage cheese pizza crust
  3. Arman’s recipe tips
  4. Storage instructions
  5. More ways to use cottage cheese
  6. Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust (Recipe Card)

My family regularly enjoys homemade pizza nights, thanks to my Greek yogurt dough. To amp up the protein and make the dough a little crispier, I swapped out the yogurt for blended cottage cheese, and I am obsessed. This cottage cheese pizza crust is just as easy to make and needs two simple ingredients.

The crust is crispy and chewy and has no cottage cheese flavor. There’s also no yeast, so you’ll have it on the table in under 20 minutes.

If you want more healthy pizza recipes, try my low calorie pizza, protein pizza, cloud bread pizza, cauliflower pizza crust, and keto pizza next.

Key Ingredients

  • Cottage cheese. I like whipped cottage cheese because it blends seamlessly into the dough. You can use standard cottage cheese, but I recommend blending it first. Also, I prefer using full-fat cottage cheese for a fluffier dough, but low-fat and non-fat varieties are fine.
  • Self-rising flour. A simple mix of all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Skip the expensive store-bought kind and use my homemade self-rising flour.
  • Olive oil. Optional, but I like to brush the exterior of the base with some oil for that gorgeous, golden, and crisp crust.

How to make cottage cheese pizza crust

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

whipped cottage cheese and self rising flour in a mixing bowl.

Step 1- Make the dough. In a large bowl, add the whipped cottage cheese and flour and mix until a smooth dough remains.

rolled out pizza dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin on the side.

Step 2- Shape. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a large, thin circle, around 12 inches wide.

unbaked pizza dough with tomato sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 3- Add toppings. Transfer the pizza crust onto a lined sheet or pizza stone and brush oil around the edges. Add toppings.

baked cottage cheese pizza on a baking sheet.

Step 4- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the toppings have melted.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • If you prefer a crispy crust, I recommend rolling out the dough to be as thin as possible.
  • If you prefer a thick crust, use your thumb to press up the sides of the pizza dough (kind of like a shallow well). This will puff up during the cooking process and yield a fluffier, thick crust.
  • To combat sticky dough, add some extra flour until smooth and pliable. If the dough is too dry, I like to add a little extra whipped cottage cheese or a few spoons of water.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

cottage cheese pizza with pepperoni and cheese.

More ways to use cottage cheese


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cottage cheese pizza crust recipe.

Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

5 from 10 votes
This 2-ingredient cottage cheese pizza crust is chewy, crispy, and perfect for an easy homemade pizza dinner. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings: 2 servings
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 17 minutes

Video

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large pizza stone or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the self rising flour and whipped cottage cheese and mix until a smooth dough remains. If the dough is too thick, add a little water to thin out. If the dough is too thin, add a pinch of flour.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll the dough out into a circular shape, approximately 12-inches wide.
  • Place the pizza dough onto the lined sheet. Brush olive oil around the edges, and add pizza sauce and toppings of choice.
  • Bake the pizza for 17 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese melts.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven, slice, and serve.

Notes

One serving is 1/2 of the pizza. 
* Whip your own cottage cheese by adding it to a blender and blending until smooth. I prefer full-fat cottage cheese, but low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese also works.
TO STORE: Leftover pizza will keep in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 1gSodium: 211mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 45g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. 5 stars
    Does the pizza stone have to be lined with parchment or can i just use cornmeal on the stone to keep it from sticking? Also, can I increase the baking temperature to 425 like a typical pizza on a stone? Thanks.

    1. Yes absolutely- Sorry I didn’t include that information as not too many people own one! We use a pizza stone and dust it with cornmeal or a tiny bit of flour. I found cooking it at 200C/400F to be fine, but feel free to make it hotter if that is what you prefer!

    1. Yes! I do it all the time- I like to freeze the un-baked and shaped crust. You need to make sure it’s completely covered though!

  2. 5 stars
    Arman, I just made the pizza crust with cottage cheese and am floored at how much it tastes like a regular pizza!!!! Going to make it again!

    1. 5 stars
      Hi Arman, thanks for the recipe, I look forward to trying it. I have a question about tablespoon measurement. In Australia it’s 20 ml and the US 15 ml. What are you using here? Thanks, Patrick