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Freshly baked cottage cheese pizza crust with mozzarella and basil

Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

A high-protein, low-carb pizza crust made with cottage cheese for a unique crispy and chewy texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Pizza
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 1 pizza crust
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough

  • 1 cup cottage cheese 4% milkfat recommended
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  • Mix the blended cottage cheese with self-rising flour and salt until a sticky dough forms.
  • Roll the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet to the desired thickness.
  • Pre-bake for 6 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Bake for another 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free self-rising flour. For a keto-friendly option, substitute self-rising flour with almond or coconut flour and add an egg for binding.
Keyword High-Protein, Low-Carb