The Ultimate High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust: Crispy, Low-Carb, and Ready Fast
You need this easy cottage cheese pizza crust recipe for a high-protein, low-carb dinner. It skips yeast and kneading, bakes up sturdy, and is ready quickly for your weeknight pizza night.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 1 medium pizza (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour plus 1/2 tsp baking powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cottage cheese and egg into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, resembling a thick batter. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the flour and salt to the smooth cottage cheese mixture. Pulse or blend just until combined into a thick dough. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the dough to the center of the prepared baking sheet. Place another piece of parchment paper on top of the dough.
- Use a rolling pin or your hands to press the dough out into a 10-inch circle or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the top layer of parchment paper.
- Bake the crust plain for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges start to look set and lightly golden.
- Remove the crust from the oven. Add your favorite pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust edges are crisp.
- For an air fryer option, press the dough into a 7-inch round, place it on a small piece of parchment paper, and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes. Flip, top, and cook for another 4-6 minutes.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, you can bake the crust for an extra 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
- If you do not have self-rising flour, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt, then add it to the wet ingredients.
- This crust holds toppings well, but avoid overloading it with very wet ingredients to keep the center sturdy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 crust
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 110