Cheese Crust Pizza (4 Ingredients) Recipe
This easy Cheese Crust Pizza recipe uses just a few simple ingredients to create a low-carb, delicious pizza with a crispy cheese crust. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, it combines mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with eggs and Italian seasoning to form the crust, which is then topped with keto-friendly pizza sauce, extra cheese, and pepperoni. Baked in the oven until bubbly and golden, this pizza is a flavorful and satisfying meal without the traditional dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 10-inch pizza (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings
- 1/2 recipe Keto Pizza Sauce (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 13 slices Pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius). Lightly spray a 10-inch pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Make the cheese crust mixture: In a food processor, combine 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pulse several times until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
- Form and bake crust: Pour the cheese and egg mixture onto the prepared pizza pan. Spread it out evenly into a thin layer to create the pizza crust. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and feels firm to the touch.
- Cool the crust: Remove the pan from the oven and let the crust cool for 10 minutes. Cooling helps to seal the crust and prevent it from becoming soggy when topped.
- Add sauce and toppings: Spread your keto pizza sauce evenly over the cooled crust. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top, then arrange 13 pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- Bake the assembled pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly. Once done, remove it from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Using a food processor helps to combine the crust ingredients evenly but you can also mix by hand if needed.
- Allowing the crust to cool before adding toppings prevents sogginess and keeps it crispy.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives as desired.
- This pizza crust is naturally low carb and gluten free, making it ideal for keto or gluten-free diets.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and texture.
Keywords: Cheese Crust Pizza, Keto Pizza, Low Carb Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Gluten Free, Easy Pizza Recipe
