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Learn how to make the best keto pizza that yields a chewy and golden crust! No yeast OR cauliflower is needed. 2 grams net carbs per serving.
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.
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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.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“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
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.
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.
Keto frozen pizza
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.
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.
Flavor ideas
- 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).
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well for up to 1 week.
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
Each slice of this recipe has just 2 grams of net carbs each, and the entire pizza crust has just 8 grams of carbs.
Do not replace the almond flour for coconut flour. Both flours, while keto friendly, have different baking properties and will not yield the same results.
More low-carb pizza recipes to try
Keto Pizza (Like Domino’s)
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese low moisture
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup keto pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup mushrooms
- 1/4 cup bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour ensuring there are no clumps. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese and microwave in 20-second spurts until mostly melted. Whisk the cheeses together, then add the almond flour, then the eggs. Mix together until a sticky dough remains.
- On a flat surface, place a large piece of parchment paper. Transfer the pizza dough on top of it. Place a second piece of parchment paper over it. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until a half inch in thickness. Remove the top piece of parchment paper and use your hands to shape the dough into a pizza shape and smooth out the crust.
- Place the pizza dough onto the pizza pan and bake for 12 minutes, until firm.
- Remove the crust from the oven. Top with the pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings. Lightly brush the sides with olive oil and place back in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and slice and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally updated May 2022, updated and republished July 2024
So is this 2 net carbs per slice?
Amazing. I made with veggies and topped with sun dried tomatoes
Was delicious and fairly easy to make. Next time, I’d probably add some minced garlic and a small sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Maybe a little garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the crust, but that’s just me. It actually tastes wonderful on its own.
Omgggggg thank you for this recipe! Only thing I’m mad about is that I didn’t find this sooner… literally the best Keto pizza I’ve made & I’ve made quite a few. In my opinion the crust tastes like DiGiorno pizza & im in love! 🙌🏾
This has become a go-to at our house. The pizza crust is pretty easy to make and is delicious. Tonight I didn’t have enough mozzarella on hand so I substituted a Mexican blend in the crust. It still worked! Mushrooms and pepperoni and bon apetit!
This was really good but but the crust is so rich and cheesy, it makes me wonder if I used too much mozzarella cheese. Should it be 3 cups shredded mozzarella or 3 cups block mozzarella cheese?
Hi Sam- shredded!
This pizza kicked A$$!!! I made this for my husband and my parents and they love love love it!!!! Colored peppers, portabella mushrooms, onions, cpl sundried tomatoes!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My third attempt at pizza lol (different ones) FINALLY WE HAVE A WINNER! Thank you
Can you make the dough ahead of time, refrigerate it and then roll it out and make it later?
Way better than expected, would def make again
This is the BEST we have ever had! Even our non Keto teenage son thought this was amazing and had no clue it wasn’t regular pizza.
Amazing crust! We have tried many and this is our favorite! Thank you for the recipe!
I followed the pizza crust recipe completely and just halved it because I was making mini pizzas. 😉
It made four mini pizzas and I topped mine with Pulled BBQ Chicken Breast.
This will be the only pizza crust recipe I use from now on.
I served two of the pizzas tonight and used the food saver to vacuum pack the other two for another night. I am so happy I found this recipe! Good Job!!! 5 stars!
Made this today. I used a food processor to mix it together then I put the pizza dough directly into the greased pizza pan. I then spread it out to fit the pan with moistened fingers. Saved the rolling out step.
I pricked the crust with a fork to stop bubbling. Work perfectly. I added some garlic powder to the crust because we like that. Can’t wait to try it later.
Freaking amazing. Made BBQ CHIX RANCH
This would be good as crackers, very sticky dough, use almond flour to handle it after. Make sure to leave parchment under when baking. I did not make pizza, Just cut up as crackers.
I was craving something “carb heavy” about 10 days into the Keto diet. I’m so glad I found this recipe, definitely satisfies the craving for pizza. It’s easy to make and 100% delicious. The second time I made it, I added a little salt and garlic powder to the crust. Low carb pizza crust can’t get any better than this!