Keto Pizza

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AKA - Fat Head Pizza

Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten Free, Healthy Option

"You can still have the pizza you love while being on a low-carb diet without loosing the deliciousness!"

🍕Oh hey, pizza lovers!

If you’ve been around Craft with Tammy for a while, you know this keto pizza has been stealing hearts since 2017 — and for good reason: it tastes so close to the real deal, it might just blow your mind. Honestly, I try not to say that too often, but this is one crust I’ll be making forever and ever… low carb or not! Let me tell you why this recipe is an absolute must-try:

💛 A crust that’s chewy, crispy, and sturdy!

Sounds like a dream for low-carb baking, right? This keto dough totally nails that magical combo — with melted cheese as the secret ingredient! You can make it chewy, crunchy, or somewhere in between.

🌟 Only 4 main ingredients!

No mile-long ingredient lists here. Just pick your fave low carb flour (almond or coconut — both work beautifully!), add a few grocery store staples, and boom — you’re halfway to pizza heaven.

🙌 Super easy to make

Once you get the hang of this dough, you’ll be whipping it up with your eyes closed. I’ve made it at least a hundred times, so I’ve packed in all my best tips to help you feel like a total dough pro.

🥳 Keto + gluten-free = win-win!

Each slice of crust has just 2g net carbs — so it’s macro-friendly, gluten-free, and easy to fit into your keto lifestyle.✨Nut-free option? Use coconut flour (which is technically a fruit!).✨Egg-free? Flax eggs can work, though the crust will be a little softer. You can also experiment with other egg subs!

🌿 Make it your own!

I usually keep my crust on the Italian side, but you can spice things up with anything you would like. I like garlic powder, oregano, or Italian seasoning. No need to add extra salt — the cheese has that covered!

💨 Extra tips for dreamy dough:

• Add 1–2 tsp baking powder if you like a fluffier crust

• Want it extra chewy? A pinch of Xanthan gum (1/4 –1/2 teaspoon) does wonders

• Use a food processor if you have one! It makes mixing easier and the dough fluffier

• Warm up the dough slightly if it’s stiff, or chill it if it’s sticky

• Oil your hands to make shaping easier (such a handy trick!)

• Roll between parchment paper — no sticking, no mess

• Use a pizza stone if you can — it levels up the texture big time

  
  

🔥 Baking tips for crust perfection:

• Like it chewy? Roll it out thicker

• Want it crispier? Go thin (my fave — plus, fewer carbs!)

• Watch the bake time closely — it can go from golden to oops fast

• Don’t overbake before topping — just a light golden color is perfect for round one

Once you try this crust, you might just swear off delivery forever. It’s that good. ❤️ Happy pizza-making, friends!

Keto Pizza

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20-30 Minutes

Ingredients:

Almond Flour Version:

• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 3/4 cup almond flour

• 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

• 1 large Egg

• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum, optional (not needed for the recipe) - this will add that chewiness to your crust like regular pizza!

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional

• 1 tablespoon oregano or Italian seasoning, or other herbs and spices of your choice, optional

Coconut Flour Version:

• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 1/3 cup coconut flour

• 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum, optional (not needed for the recipe) - this will add that chewiness to your crust like regular pizza!

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional

• 1 tablespoon oregano or Italian seasoning, or other herbs and spices of your choice, optional

Optional Pizza toppings:

• Pepperoni

• Pepperoncini peppers

• Cherry tomatoes

• Olives

• Cooked ground beef/turkey

• Mushrooms

• Herbs

Calories will need to be adjusted according to choice of toppings.

Instructions:

Pizza Dough:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place parchment paper on baking sheet; set aside.

Start by mixing your egg(s) with either almond flour or coconut flour — whichever version you’re going with! You can do this in a large mixing bowl or pop everything into a food processor. (The processor gives a lighter, fluffier crust and is super quick, but mixing by hand works just fine too!)

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, toss in your shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese. Microwave for about 90 seconds, pausing halfway to stir. Once it’s done, give it a final stir until it’s smooth and well blended.

✨ No microwave? You can totally melt the cheeses together in a double boiler on the stove instead.

Time to bring everything into one happy dough! Add your melty cheese mixture to the flour mixture. Either knead it by hand or use a food processor until everything is fully combined and smooth — no cheese streaks allowed!

💡CWT Tip: If the cheese firms up before mixing fully, pop the dough in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften it back up.

Now the fun part! Spread your dough out on a lined baking pan or pizza peel to about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. You can use your hands or roll it out between parchment paper (a rolling pin helps here!).

💡CWT Tip: Don’t forget to poke holes all over the crust using a fork or toothpick — this keeps it from bubbling up while it bakes.

Pop it into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Using a pizza stone? Slide the parchment paper from the peel right onto the hot stone. Check for any bubbles and poke again if needed, then bake for another 3–7 minutes, until the crust is just lightly golden.

⚠️ Try not to over-bake here — the crust will bake more once the toppings go on, and you don’t want those edges to burn!

Now it’s pizza time! Add your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings, then return it to the oven — directly on the stone or oven rack (skip the parchment for this part).

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until everything’s hot and bubbly.🔥 Want that melty cheese on top to get golden and gorgeous? Pop it under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.

Slice pizza into 4 slices.

Serve bubbling hot. Enjoy your delicious low-carb pizza!

Notes:

🕒 Make-Ahead Magic: How to Prep Keto Pizza in Advance

One of the things I adore about this low-carb pizza recipe is how easy it is to prep ahead — perfect for busy nights or weekend meal prep! Here’s how I like to do it:

🍕 Leftovers:

Store any leftover slices in the fridge for 3–5 days — they reheat like a dream!

🥣 Make the dough ahead of time:

Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic, and keep it in the fridge for up to a week. When you’re ready, just roll it out and bake.

🔥 Pre-bake the crust:

Bake the crust, let it cool, then wrap and refrigerate for up to a week. When pizza night hits, just add your toppings and bake for 10–15 minutes!

❄️ Freeze the crust:

My favorite trick! I often make double or triple batches and freeze the pre-baked crusts. You can freeze the raw dough too — just thaw before rolling.Bonus: You can even add toppings and bake straight from frozen!

🍽️ Freeze the whole pizza:

Yes, you can freeze the entire assembled pizza! Bake and cool the crust first, add sauce and toppings, then freeze. When ready to cook, pop it straight into the oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes — no need to thaw! Just be sure it’s fully cooled before freezing to avoid sogginess.

🍕 Sauce & Topping Ideas: Mix & Match Your Faves!

Almost any topping works on keto pizza — just watch out for hidden sugars. Here are my go-to picks:

Sauces:

• Sugar-free pizza sauce

• Homemade marinara

• Creamy Alfredo sauce

• Sugar-free BBQ sauce (so good for BBQ chicken pizza!)

• Pesto for a flatbread-style twist

Meats:

• Pepperoni (my #1)

• Italian sausage

• Canadian bacon

• Ground beef

• Shredded chicken - Tip: Always pre-cook your meats — the pizza only bakes briefly once topped!

Veggies:

• Sauteed mushrooms

• Bell peppers

• Onions

• Olives

• Spinach

• Sliced or sun-dried tomatoes

Cheeses:

• Shredded mozzarella is my go-to, but feel free to switch it up based on your sauce — provolone, cheddar, gouda, or even goat cheese can be amazing!

Nutrition:

Almond Flour Version:

Serving 1 - 1/4 Slice - Calories 325 | Carbohydrates 8g | Net Carbs 8g | Sodium 3021mg | Cholesterol 82mg | Fat 27g | Potassium 60mg | Fiber 3g | Sugar 2g | Protein 17g

Coconut Flour Version:

Serving 1 - 1/4 Slice - Calories 234 | Carbohydrates 7g | Net Carbs 3g| Sodium 3021mg | Cholesterol 82mg | Fat 16g | Potassium 60mg | Fiber 4g | Sugar 2g | Protein 14g

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"Just look at that crispy thick crust! Yummmmm! Make your crust the way you like it… Thin, and crispy, or thicker and chewy! Mushrooms, Pepperoni, Sausage and Olives OH MY! Just remember to check your ingredient labels for the diet you are on! If no diet, you can put every and anything you want on this delicious dough!"