3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
Crispy, Cheesy, Low-Carb & High-Protein
INGREDIENTS (2 CRUSTS / 2 SERVINGS)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (240 ml | 220 g)
- 2 large eggs (≈100 ml | 110 g without shell)
- ½ cup almond flour (120 ml | 56 g)
1 Or oat flour for a non-keto version (120 ml | 45 g)
OPTIONAL
- Pinch of salt (1 g)
- Italian seasoning or garlic powder (1–2 g)
DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT & PREP
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it
MIX THE BATTER
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- cottage cheese
- eggs
- flour
- optional seasonings
Mix until you get a thick, sticky, dough-like batter
SHAPE THE CRUSTS
Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions
Place on the baking sheet
Flatten each into a thin, round pizza crust
PRE-BAKE
Bake for 12–15 minutes
Until set and lightly golden around the edges
ADD TOPPINGS
Remove from the oven
Add:
- pizza sauce
- cheese
- your favorite toppings
FINISH BAKING
Return to the oven for 5–8 minutes
Until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture
- Spread the batter thin for extra crispiness
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Let the crust rest for 1 minute before adding toppings
VARIATIONS
- Extra crispy: flip crust after pre-bake and bake 2–3 more minutes
- Cheesy boost: add Parmesan before baking
- Softer version: use oat flour
- More flavor: add oregano, basil, or garlic powder
STORAGE
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: up to 1 month (pre-baked crusts)
- Reheat: oven or air fryer for best texture
TIME
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Bake: 17–23 minutes
- Total: 22–28 minutes