Keto Pizza My Go-To Crust
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese (for the crust!) 🧀
- ¾ cup Almond flour 🌾
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese 🥛
- 1 Large egg 🥚
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning & ¼ tsp Garlic powder 🌿🧄
- Toppings: Marinara sauce (sugar-free), extra Mozzarella, and whatever your heart desires! 🍅🧀✨
👩🍳 Instructions
- Melt the Base: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1 ½ cups of shredded Mozzarella and the cream cheese. Heat in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth. 🥣🔥🧀
- The Dough Mix: Stir in the almond flour, egg, and seasonings. Work the mixture quickly while the cheese is still warm until a dough ball forms. 🌪️🥚🌾
- Roll It Out: Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a large circle (about ¼ inch thick). 📐📜
- The Pre-Bake: Remove the top sheet of parchment and slide the dough (on the bottom sheet) onto a baking tray as seen in the photo! 🥨📐
- Crisp It Up: Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes. Use a fork to poke any bubbles that arise. You want the crust to be lightly golden before adding toppings. ⏲️📈🔥
- Sauce & Cheese: Spread a thin layer of sugar-free marinara over the crust, leaving a small border for the “crust” edge. Top with plenty of extra shredded cheese! 🍅🧀🤤
- The Final Melt: Return to the oven for another 5–7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and has beautiful golden-brown spots as shown in the perfect finished pie! 🍕✨👑
- Serve: Let it rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the crust to firm up before slicing. 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Hand” Secret: If the dough is too sticky to work with, lightly dampen your hands with water or olive oil. It makes kneading the cheese dough much easier! 💧🛡️💎
- The “Extra Crisp” Hack: For an even crunchier crust, flip the dough over halfway through the pre-bake before adding your toppings. 🍕🎯✨
