3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Made Easy Recipe
This easy 3-ingredient cottage cheese pizza crust offers a quick and healthy alternative to traditional pizza dough. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and shredded mozzarella, this low-carb crust is blended smooth and baked to golden perfection. Optional seasonings such as garlic powder and Italian herbs add extra flavor. Perfect for a gluten-free or low-calorie pizza base that’s ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza crust (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (can be low-fat or regular)
- 2 large Eggs (no substitutes recommended)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella (part-skim or dairy-free alternatives optional)
For Optional Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (customize with herbs as desired)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (blends classic pizza herbs)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and any optional seasonings such as garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Incorporate Cheese: Remove the mixture from the blender and gently fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese by hand, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Form Crust: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a crust approximately ¼ inch thick. Try to keep the thickness consistent for even baking.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. For extra crunch, optionally broil the crust for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Rest Crust: Allow the crust to rest for 5 minutes after baking to set and cool slightly before adding your desired toppings.
- Final Bake: Add your favorite pizza toppings and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, broil for 1–2 minutes after initial bake but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Use low-fat or regular cottage cheese depending on dietary preferences.
- Part-skim mozzarella keeps this crust lower in fat but whole milk mozzarella is fine for richer flavor.
- Customize seasoning with herbs like oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes for varied flavor profiles.
- This crust works best with gentle handling to keep it intact after baking.
- Letting the crust rest after the first bake helps prevent sogginess when toppings are added.
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