High Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is crispy, high-protein, and easy to make with simple ingredients. It bakes up golden brown, holds all your favorite toppings, and works in the oven or air fryer.
- Total Time35 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese 1 cup | 240g
- Eggs 2 large
- Mozzarella cheese ½ cup | 56g (finely shredded)
- Parmesan cheese ½ cup | 50g (grated)
- All-purpose flour ¾ cup | 90g (plus more if needed)
- Baking powder ½ tsp | 2g
- Garlic powder ¼ tsp | 0.5g
- Italian seasoning ½ tsp | 1g
- Salt ¼ tsp | 1g
- Desired toppings (sauce, cheese and favorite toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, blend 1 cup cottage cheese and 2 large eggs until smooth.
- Add ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp salt. Blend again until fully combined. The batter should be thick but spreadable. If too wet, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
- Pour the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even circle (about 10-12 inches in diameter). Bake for 16-19 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm.
- Carefully flip the crust by placing a fresh sheet of parchment paper on top, then placing a second baking sheet over it. Hold both sheets together and quickly flip the crust over, then remove the original parchment paper. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes to crisp up.
- Remove from the oven and spread with desired toppings.
- Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to help the crust firm up.
Notes
Refrigerate: Store leftover crust in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, let it cool completely before storing to prevent excess moisture buildup.
Freeze: This crust freezes well, but do not freeze with toppings, as they may release moisture and affect the texture. Allow the crust to cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Store for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat: For best texture, reheat in a 400°F oven or air fryer until warmed through and crisp. Once warm, add toppings and follow recipe directions.
Make-Ahead: Bake the crust fully, let it cool, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to use, add toppings and bake until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza crust (toppings excluded)
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 631.2 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
- Protein: 19.8 g
- Cholesterol: 109.5 mg
