Over the years I’ve served it for my kids, my friends, my very-not-keto extended family… I even made it for my daughter’s birthday party instead of ordering pizza and it just disappeared. Everyone loves it. My secret is the fathead dough — and I’ll show you exactly how I make it.
Crust Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto pizza crust recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Let’s talk pizza dough, because that’s why you’re really here, right? I’ll suggest sauces and toppings afterward, but it’s the crust we’re all concerned about! Here are the 4 ingredients you’ll need:
Low Carb Flour – You can make my keto pizza crust with almond flour or coconut flour. Reading over 1000 reviews, I’ve found some people prefer one and some prefer the other (almond is my preference, but only slightly). The only difference is the amount; see my recipe card below. And after spending over a decade on low carb baking, I developed my own Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour, to ensure a consistent result every time. I highly recommend using one of these flours for this recipe. They have the finest consistency and the right moisture level, which is super important for the best texture — not only in low carb pizza but also in other keto baking recipes. Eggs – These help the keto pizza dough stay together. The coconut flour version needs an extra one because this flour absorbs more moisture and falls apart more easily. Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded mozzarella is the key component of my fathead dough. It has a neutral flavor and mimics the gluten in white flour to create a chewy texture. For best results, use low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella. I buy pre-shredded for convenience, but you can shred it yourself if you like. Avoid using fresh mozzarella (the snow white kind that comes as a ball), which has too much moisture. Other semi-hard cheeses are okay to use, but the texture is typically not as good as mozzarella and your crust will taste more cheesy, due to the stronger flavors in most other types. Cream Cheese – Helps to make your crust less dense. I use regular, but light cream cheese works fine.
How To Make Keto Pizza
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. After baking, I just slide the parchment paper onto a cutting board to slice it. Enjoy!
Low Carb Sauce Options
Store-bought sauces often have added sugar, so be careful! This brand is popular in my keto community, but you can also make one of my easy recipes yourself: My keto pizza recipe is easy once you get familiar with fathead dough, but some people have trouble at first, so I’ve got tips! I have even more details in my Easy Keto Cookbook and also in my keto bagels post, but here are the key things you need to know:
A food processor is not required, but it helps. It’s fine to mix the dough by hand and I did at first, but these days I always use a food processor. It makes the crust more airy and easier to mix. Use either a dough blade or S knife blade, and scrape down the sides as needed. Also, if it doesn’t want to mix together, positioning the cheese near the blade can help. A uniform dough is crucial. Make sure there are no streaks of cheese, or the texture will be off! If you are kneading with your hands, I find it helps to squeeze the dough between your fingers repeatedly. Reheat the dough slightly if it doesn’t incorporate. If the cheese hardens before it fully mixes into the flour mixture, you can microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften it. Chill dough if it’s sticky. If your kitchen is warm or humid, the dough may be sticky when you first make it. I just chill it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes if needed to make it more manageable. Use oiled hands to reduce sticking. If you’re spreading the keto pizza crust by hand and the dough is still too sticky to work with after chilling, another trick I use is coating my hands lightly with oil. Works like a charm! Use a pizza stone if you can. I recommend one for all my keto pizza recipes, because it improves the texture of the crust. Pre-bake the crust on a sheet of parchment paper over the stone, then bake with toppings directly on the stone, without any parchment paper. Make the crust thicker to make it chewy or thinner for crispy. I like mine crispy (plus it’s less carbs and calories), so I make it thin. It will take longer to bake if it’s thicker. Watch the oven time. The baking time will vary depending on how thinly you roll (or spread) it out. It goes from perfect to burned fairly fast, so check on it. Don’t let it get too dark. The crust should be just slightly golden when you bake it the first time. If it’s already golden, the edges will burn after you add the toppings and bake again. I like my keto pizza crispy, so the pictures above show how golden mine got, but if you like it more chewy, you’ll want it even lighter in the initial baking step.
Keto Pizza Sauce – Stir it together in just a few minutes, with common pantry ingredients. I don’t even need to cook it! Marinara Sauce – Similar to pizza sauce, but I cook this one and it’s more chunky. Alfredo Sauce – I’m a huge fan of white pizza, and white sauce is lower in carbs than tomato sauce. Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce – I make this for BBQ chicken pizza. Pesto Sauce – I use this when I want my low carb pizza to taste more like flatbread.
Topping Ideas
You can use almost any kind of meats or veggies on your keto pizza! Here are the main ones I have on rotation:
Meats – Pepperoni (my go-to shown here), sausage, Canadian bacon, ground beef, or even shredded chicken are all great keto meats to use. Since the keto pizza only cooks with toppings for a short time, make sure your meats are pre-cooked. Veggies – Try sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, spinach, or sliced tomatoes (or even sun-dried tomatoes). Check my list of keto vegetables list for more ideas. Cheese – I almost always use shredded mozzarella, but other keto cheeses may work well depending on your sauce.
I have more combinations for you in my cauliflower pizza post. Avoid pizza toppings that are higher in sugar, such as pineapple.
Nutrition Info
The nutrition facts for my keto pizza recipe vary a bit depending on which flour you use, so I made a chart to compare them: For both versions, these numbers are per slice (1/8 of the low carb pizza crust), without toppings. I didn’t include those, because it depends what you add. Calories in my keto pizza may be a little on the high side, but you’ll be surprised at how filling it is. A slice with a low carb salad or 2 slices on their own usually fill me up!
Storage & Meal Prep
One of the things I love about this low carb pizza recipe is its versatility to make ahead or store. Here are all the different ways I do it:
Leftovers: Keep them in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Make the dough ahead: Form it into a ball, cover tightly in plastic wrap, and keep in the fridge for up to a week. Roll out and bake when the time is right. Bake the crust ahead: Pre-bake the crust, wrap it and refrigerate (up to a week this way as well). Just add toppings and bake for 10-15 minutes when you’re ready. Freeze: This is what I do most often — and make a double or triple bath in my food processor when I do! You can freeze the ball of dough (and thaw before rolling), but I usually freeze the pre-baked crust. You can even freeze the entire keto pizza with sauce and toppings; just be sure you place it in the freezer immediately, so that the crust doesn’t get soggy. When you’re ready to bake, add toppings (if you didn’t add them before freezing), and bake for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Don’t thaw first!
More Fathead Dough Recipes
I use fathead dough for so many baked goods beyond pizza! Sometimes I make slight changes, but the base stays the same. Try it in some of my other keto recipes:
Tools I Use For Keto Pizza Crust
Food Processor – This makes my fathead dough so much faster and easier! And I avoid the mess of kneading by hand. Rolling Pin – Though you can use your hands, you’ll get the most even browning if you roll out your keto pizza dough — and if you like it thin and crispy like I do, this is a must! I use this marble pin, because it stays cool and doesn’t stick as easily. Pizza Stone and Pizza Peel – I use these to make my crust crispy, but they improve the texture of a thicker chewy crust, too. You’ll still want to use parchment paper on top, so it won’t stick, but you can finish the keto pizza on the stone without parchment paper after adding toppings. The pizza peel allows you to place the crust onto the stone and remove when it’s done.
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The nutrition info on the recipe card is based on my keto pizza recipe with coconut flour, and does not include toppings. Macros for the almond flour version are very similar and can be found in the post above. Check my tips above on working with fathead pizza dough!
📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Easy Keto Cookbook here.
