Guys, that crust!
There’s no way that human can ever say no to pizza, like EVER. And not being able to take a fat bite into that crispy fatty treat is one of the most threatening challenges for keto beginners.
But that’s not the case anymore. If you’ve been on keto diet for any amount of time, you’ll know that keto pizza is now one of the staples of keto recipes.
There are pizzas made with cauliflower, which will be less calorie-dense. And there are those made with almond flour. But today we are going to make the nut-free, gluten-free version of keto pizza crust with just cheese and egg. And we LOVE it!
First, it tastes unbelievably similar to the real pizza. The crispy crust, the creamy filling and the rich flavors, we just can’t say no to this low-carb pizza.
Second, it’s just so versatile and easy to make. It can be tweaked to include your favorite herbs and spices for a truly distinctive flavor.
But don’t stop there! Experiment with your favorite pizza toppings for a quick and satisfying meal you can enjoy any night of the week.
Seriously, everyone loves this pizza, even your family members that are not on keto will want to take a bite. It can also be a crowd-pleaser on your Christmas party. So definitely try to make this easy keto pizza and share it with your loved ones.
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375° F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Combine cream cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon basil and oregano, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder in a medium-sized bowl.
Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and whisk until mixture is completely blended and smooth.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into the desired shape and thickness. (For thicker crusts, reduce oven temperature to 350° F and increase baking times for best results).
4. Place the crust in the pre-heated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly puffed and golden brown.
Check halfway through cooking time to ensure the crust bakes evenly and does not become too brown.
5. In the meantime, whisk the tomato paste, the remaining dried herbs, and the garlic powder in a small bowl.
Lightly season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
6. Remove the pizza base from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before topping with tomato sauce, sliced pepperoni, and shredded Mozzarella cheese.
7. Return pizza to oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 378 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30 g | 47 % |
| Saturated Fat 17 g | 85 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 145 mg | 48 % |
| Sodium 1582 mg | 66 % |
| Potassium 149 mg | 4 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 6 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber 1 g | 3 % |
| Sugars 3 g | |
| Protein 22 g | 45 % |
| Vitamin A | 11 % |
| Vitamin C | 2 % |
| Calcium | 53 % |
| Iron | 10 % |