Keto Fathead Pizza Dough Recipe Easy Homemade Dough for Weeknight Dinners
A simple, quick, and flexible keto-friendly pizza dough recipe using mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, and eggs. Perfect for weeknight dinners with a low-carb crust that tastes great.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (170g)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened (56g)
- ¾ cup almond flour (84g)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: low-carb pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella or shredded cheese, keto-friendly toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers
Instructions
- Place shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth (about 1 ½ to 2 minutes). Alternatively, melt slowly in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Quickly stir in almond flour, garlic powder, and salt until combined. Crack in the egg and mix thoroughly. The dough will be sticky and stretchy.
- Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin or hands to press it out into a roughly 10-inch circle or rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle almond flour on parchment if dough sticks.
- Transfer dough on parchment to a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Remove crust from oven and spread pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings evenly. Return to oven for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing to help crust firm up.
Notes
[‘Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for easier mixing and better dough texture.’, ‘Melt cheese first to avoid crumbly dough.’, ‘Work quickly while dough is warm and pliable.’, ‘If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes before rolling.’, ‘Use fresh almond flour for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy crust.’, ‘For crispier crust, roll dough thinner and bake longer during pre-bake.’, ‘For chewier crust, roll dough thicker and avoid overbaking pre-bake stage.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 8
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
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