Keto Pizza

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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.

keto pizza.

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. 

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make keto pizza
  4. Arman’s recipe tips
  5. Storage instructions
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. More low-carb pizza recipes to try
  8. Keto Pizza (Like Domino’s) (Recipe Card)

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 pizza crust.

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. 

low carb pizza crust.

Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in keto pizza?

Each slice of this recipe has just 2 grams of net carbs each, and the entire pizza crust has just 8 grams of carbs.

Can I substitute the almond flour for coconut flour?

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.

Keto Pizza (Like Domino’s)

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Learn how to make the best keto pizza using a simple dough and makes a chewy and golden crust. No yeast and no cauliflower needed, it's ready in 20 minutes! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings: 8 servings
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 20 minutes

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Ingredients  

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

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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSodium: 254mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 4gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
Tried this recipe?Give us a shout at @thebigmansworld or tag #thebigmansworld!

Originally updated May 2022, updated and republished July 2024

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
    This is seriously amazing. I love it so much. I’ve made the whole recipe for the family and quartered it and just used pan frying for the crust and air fryer for crisping it up with the toppings. It is so good and so easy!

  2. 5 stars
    I made this last weekend for my friend who eats very little carbs. She was amazed! Thanks so much really!

  3. 5 stars
    I made this for the first time tonight. My hubby is trying to cut back as he thinks he may be pre diabetic. He is slim and fit but his glucose levels have been high. I was a little skeptical using the almond flour but it was fabulous. I loaded the pizza with olives, green pepper, left over chicken and roast port, mushrooms, onion and cheese. we will see what his blood count is later tonight.
    He loved it, said it was tastier than a whole wheat pizza.

    1. You could try- I’ve successfully subbed hazelnut or cashew flour for almond flour in some of my other recipes.

  4. 5 stars
    Hi Arman, thankyou very much for all these wonderful recipes!

    I’m in England, and it would really help to have the ingredients also shown with their quantities in grams. It’s a bit of a nightmare trying to convert US cup measurments accurately for different ingredients.

    I’m not exactly sure how much mozzarella to use for this delicious looking pizza, for example!

  5. 5 stars
    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. The others have always left us hungry after finishing them. This one we couldn’t finish, had to save our last piece for later. This is also the first one that I’ve been able to hold keto pizza without collapsing (it’s just not pizza if I can’t hold it)…lol. I ran out of mozzarella cheese so I mixed in cheddar but next time it’ll be mozzarella all the way. Thank you Arman for this amazing recipe. Saved to my bookmarks so it’s my new go-to recipe.

  6. 5 stars
    This was amazing! I was able to enjoy pizza night with my family and felt full for the first time since starting Keto.

  7. 5 stars
    I’ve tried several keto crusts. This is the best and it passes the reheating test. I can eat enough to be filling and not raise my glucose out of target range. Thanks.