Ultra-Crispy Keto Pizza Crust
A thin, crispy keto pizza crust with excellent structure and almost no carbs. This crust holds toppings well and browns beautifully.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella (140 g)
1 oz cream cheese (28 g)
1/2 cup blanched almond flour (56 g)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
1 tbsp unflavored whey protein isolate
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 large egg, beaten
Optional before prebake:
1 tsp olive oil
sprinkle parmesan
instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the cheeses
In a microwave-safe bowl combine:
mozzarella
cream cheese
Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
3. Mix dry ingredients
Add:
almond flour
parmesan
psyllium husk powder
whey isolate
nutritional yeast
Italian seasoning
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
baking powder
Mix until a dough begins forming. If stiff, microwave 10–15 seconds.
4. Add egg
Add the beaten egg and knead for 30–45 seconds until smooth. The dough will become elastic because of the psyllium.
5. Roll the crust
Place dough between two sheets of parchment. Roll very thin — about 1/10 inch thick. Thin dough = crispier pizza.
6. Prebake
Remove the top parchment. Prick with a fork. Bake 8–9 minutes until the bottom is golden. Flip carefully.
(Optional: brush with olive oil and sprinkle parmesan)
Bake 2 more minutes.
7. Add toppings
Add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
8. Final bake
Bake 5–6 minutes until cheese melts and crust edges crisp. Let cool 3–4 minutes before slicing — this helps the crust firm up.
Pro Tips for the Best Keto Pizza
1. Always flip the crust. This is the secret to avoiding soggy keto pizza.
2. Bake on the lower oven rack. This helps crisp the bottom.
3. Use low-moisture toppings. Fresh mozzarella or watery veggies can soften keto crust.
4. Let it rest. Cooling 3–5 minutes dramatically improves texture.
Nutrition (Whole Crust)
Calories: 820
Fat: 60 g
Protein: 59 g
Total Carbs: 15 g
Fiber: 8 g
Net Carbs: 7 g
Per Slice (8 slices)
Calories: 102
Fat: 7.5 g
Protein: 7.4 g
Total Carbs: 1.9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Net Carbs: 0.9 g