Keto Pizza Crispy Low-Carb Crust (Printable)
Golden low-carb pizza with a crispy mozzarella-almond crust, sugar-free sauce and melty cheese - perfect for keto meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
02 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese
03 - 1 cup almond flour
04 - 1 large egg
05 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
07 - ½ cup sugar-free tomato sauce or pizza sauce
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - ½ cup sliced pepperoni or other keto-friendly toppings
10 - ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
11 - ¼ cup sliced bell pepper (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian herbs
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until melted and smooth.
03 - Add almond flour, baking powder, salt, and egg to the melted cheese mixture. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
04 - Transfer dough to the prepared baking sheet. Using oiled hands or a spatula, press and flatten into a 12-inch circle, about ¼-inch thick.
05 - Place in oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and edges become slightly crisp.
06 - Remove crust from oven. Evenly spread tomato sauce across surface, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and distribute pepperoni, black olives, and bell peppers as desired.
07 - Return to oven and bake for an additional 7 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with dried oregano or Italian herbs, cut into slices, and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You’ll satisfy every pizza craving, even while sticking to your keto goals — trust me, you won’t miss the old dough.
- This crust gets gorgeously crisp at the edges and sturdy in the center, so no flopping slices or droopy toppings in sight.
02 -
- Once I rushed the dough and skipped letting the cheese fully melt — it turned out stubbornly lumpy and hard to shape, lesson learned.
- Adding an extra minute or two to the initial bake makes all the difference for a crust that stays crispy even under generous toppings.
03 -
- Keep your hands lightly oiled when shaping the dough — sticky fingers are the enemy of thin, even crust.
- For party-perfect slices, use a pizza wheel and wipe clean between cuts to avoid cheese drag.