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Easy Keto Pizza Crust Recipe: Two Ways (Almond Flour & Coconut Flour)

Discover two unbelievably easy and surprisingly quick keto/low-carb pizza crust recipes, one using almond flour and the other coconut flour. Both create a sturdy, delicious base for your favorite toppings and are ready for toppings in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Parchment paper Essential for rolling
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin Or use your hands

Ingredients
  

Common Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese Key to the 'fathead' style dough
  • 2 tablespoon Cream cheese Cut into cubes

For Almond Flour Version

  • 1 Large Egg Beaten
  • 0.75 cup Blanched Almond Flour Use blanched for best texture

For Coconut Flour Version

  • 2 Large Eggs Whisked
  • 0.33 cup Coconut Flour Recommend fine, consistent flour

Instructions
 

  • Grab a microwave-safe bowl. Add your 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of cubed cream cheese.
  • Pop the bowl in the microwave and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each time, until the cheese is completely melted and looks smooth and gooey. This usually takes about 1.5 to 2 minutes total.
  • Now, time to incorporate the rest of the ingredients. You'll need to work fairly quickly while the cheese is still warm and pliable: If making the Almond Flour Version: Add your 1 beaten egg and ¾ cup blanched almond flour to the melted cheese. Stir everything together with a spoon or spatula until it starts coming together into a shaggy dough. If making the Coconut Flour Version: Add your 2 whisked eggs and ⅓ cup coconut flour to the melted cheese. Stir well until a dough forms.
  • Once the dough is mostly combined, turn it out onto a piece of parchment paper. If it's sticky, you can lightly wet your hands or use a little extra flour from your measured amount.
  • Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough. Using a rolling pin (or even your hands!), roll or press the dough out into your desired pizza shape and thickness. A circle about 10-12 inches in diameter works great, or make it a rectangle. Don't make it too thin, or it might break!
  • Carefully peel off the top piece of parchment paper. Slide the parchment paper with the crust onto a baking sheet.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Bake the crust (without toppings!) for 8-12 minutes, or until it's lightly golden brown around the edges and looks set. Keep an eye on it, as ovens vary!
  • Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven. Now it's ready for your favorite keto-friendly pizza sauce and toppings!
  • Add your toppings and return the pizza to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through.
  • Let it cool slightly, slice, and enjoy your low-carb pizza masterpiece!

Notes

Work quickly while the melted cheese is warm and pliable. Using parchment paper for rolling is essential as the dough is sticky. Don't over-bake the crust during the first bake; it should be just golden and set. The almond flour crust tends to be more tender/crispier, while the coconut flour crust can be more bread-like/absorbent. Cooked crust can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for 1-2 months. Cooked pizza leftovers store for 2-3 days in the fridge. Regular flour cannot be substituted.