- Fathead Pizza (Makes 1 medium pizza)
Fathead dough is one of the most popular keto pizza crusts because it’s low-carb, chewy, and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the crust:
⦁ 1½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
⦁ 2 tbsp cream cheese
⦁ ¾ cup (75 g) almond flour
⦁ 1 large egg
⦁ ½ tsp baking powder (optional)
⦁ ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
For the toppings
i. ¼ cup sugar-free pizza sauce
ii. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
iii. Pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, or other keto-friendly toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for about 60–90 seconds, stirring halfway, until melted and combined.
- Add almond flour, egg, baking powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix thoroughly until a dough forms. If the dough becomes difficult to work with, warm it for another 10–15 seconds.
Shape the Crust
I. Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper.
II. Roll into a circle about 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) wide and about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
III. Remove the top parchment sheet and transfer the crust (on the bottom parchment) to a baking tray or pizza stone.
IV. Pierce the dough several times with a fork.
Pre-Bake
I. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
II. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 2–3 minutes.
III. 4. Add Toppings
IV. Spread pizza sauce over the crust.
V. Add mozzarella and your preferred toppings.
Final Bake
⦁ Return to the oven for 5–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⦁ For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
⦁ Nutrition (Approximate, Crust Only)
Per serving (¼ pizza)
Calories: ~220
Fat: ~17 g
Protein: ~11 g
Net Carbs: ~3–4 g
Tips
For a crispier crust, pre-bake until deep golden before adding toppings.
Use finely ground almond flour for the best texture.
Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing; the crust firms up as it cools.
Add garlic powder, oregano, or grated Parmesan to the dough for extra flavour
Fat: ~17 g
Protein: ~11 g
Net Carbs: ~3–4 g
Tips
For a crispier crust, pre-bake until deep golden before adding toppings.
Use finely ground almond flour for the best texture.
Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing; the crust firms up as it cools.
Add garlic powder, oregano, or grated Parmesan to the dough for extra flavour