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Get It NowThere are so many ways to make flour-free pizza (including pizza casserole, zucchini pizza boats, easy cauliflower pizza, and pizza stuffed mushrooms) — and one of my new favorites is this cheese crust pizza! Like any other low carb dough, this flourless pizza crust is easy to top with all your favorite pizza fixings. It only takes a few common ingredients, too!
What Is Cheese Crust Pizza?
Cheese crust pizza is a flourless pizza crust made of cheese and finished with your favorite toppings. Sometimes, people referring to cheese crust pizza are thinking of a stuffed crust pizza. You can make a version like that in my keto deep dish pizza recipe, but the one we’re making in this post is a gluten-free crust that only contains cheese and no flour or wheat whatsoever.
Why You Need My Cheese Crust Pizza Recipe
- Ultra-cheesy flavor
- Chewy, satisfying texture
- The crust needs just 4 common ingredients
- Only 4g net carbs per serving (including the toppings!)
- Naturally gluten-free and keto pizza crust
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my flourless cheese crust recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
For The Cheese Crust:
- Mozzarella Cheese – Use a pre-shredded variety or shred low-moisture part-skim mozzarella yourself. Don’t use fresh mozzarella, which is too high in moisture.
- Parmesan Cheese – Asiago or romano cheese should also work. I used shredded, but grated should also work.
- Eggs – Use whole, large eggs. Egg substitutes probably won’t work here, as they make up a key component in the recipe. For an egg-free pizza option, try keto crustless pizza!
- Italian Seasoning – Make homemade Italian seasoning in minutes, or get a store-bought variety.
VARIATION: Try a 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and dried oregano instead of Italian seasoning.
Any dried herbs or spices that taste good in a regular crust would work here.
For The Toppings:
- Keto Pizza Sauce – This is my favorite tomato sauce for pizza and takes just 2 minutes to prep.
- Mozzarella Cheese – You can use fresh mozzarella or pre-shredded cheese.
- Pepperoni Slices
See the section below for other topping ideas!
How To Make Cheese Crust Pizza
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Blend. Add all crust ingredients to a food processor and pulse until mixed. (You could also try to stir in a medium bowl, but the texture won’t be as good. If you opt for this option, it’s best to use finely grated cheeses instead of shredded.)
- Spread. Pour the batter into a 10-inch pizza pan that has been greased or sprayed with olive oil spray. Spread out into a thin, even layer. If you want to be extra careful to prevent sticking, line the pan with parchment paper, but the tradeoff is it doesn’t brown as nicely.
- Bake. Place the crust in the oven until golden, then allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Top. Layer on the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni (or desired toppings) onto the crust.
- Bake again. Return the keto pizza cheese crust to the oven and bake until the cheese on top is bubbly. If desired, you can place it under the broiler to brown the cheese more.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cheese Crust Pizza No Carb? No, not all egg cheese pizza crusts are no carb, as they can contain white flour. This particular recipe has 4 grams net carbs including the toppings.
- How Many Carbs In The Flourless Pizza Crust Alone? The crust alone, without toppings, has 2.3 grams total carbs and 2.1 grams net carbs per serving, which is 1/6 of the crust.
- How Crispy Will This Crust Be? This pizza is chewy and on the softer side, given the amount of cheese in it. For a crisper crust, try my most popular keto pizza instead.
Topping Ideas
- Sauce – My go-to (pictured here) is keto pizza sauce. You can also use pesto or alfredo sauce. You can also use store-bought versions of tomato sauce or any of these other sauces, but check labels to ensure they have no added sugar or starch.
- Cheese – Mozzarella is the classic choice, but any other keto cheese is also fine to use.
- Meats – Pepperoni slices, cooked Italian sausage, shredded chicken, or even ground beef.
- Vegetables – Popular options are sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or sliced olives. Find more in the keto vegetables list. Fresh herbs, such as fresh basil leaves, are also delicious (and best added after baking the pizza).
Serving Ideas
Serve this pizza like any other — with all your favorite sides! Try these fresh and easy dishes:
- Easy Salads – This pizza pairs perfectly with cucumber tomato avocado salad, antipasto salad, or chopped Mediterranean salad.
- Savory Veggies – Make a zucchin side dish, roasted mushrooms, or roasted artichokes to serve with this pizza.
- Chewy Breads – Serve with keto dinner rolls, low carb cheese bread, or cauliflower breadsticks.
Cheese Crust Pizza (4 Ingredients)
Cheese crust pizza takes just a few simple ingredients, with no flour of any kind! This flourless keto cheese pizza crust makes the perfect chewy base for all your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.
Crust:
Toppings:
Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Spray a 10-inch pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a food processor, combine the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Pulse a few times until the ingredients are mixed. Pour the mixture onto the pizza pan and spread into a thin, even layer.
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Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. It should also be firm to the touch.
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Let the pizza crust cool for 10 minutes before adding the toppings — this helps to create a seal so that it won't be soggy.
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Spread the marinara sauce across the crust. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
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Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the cheese on top is bubbly.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/6th of entire recipe
- Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for a few days.
- Reheat: Pop it in a 350 degrees F oven until warm and crisp.
- Freeze: Freeze the crust without toppings for a few months—just wrap it in plastic, then foil!
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Flourless Cheese Crust Pizza Recipe
62 Comments
Amy A Brown
0My crust was soggy . . .
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Sorry to hear that, Amy! Did you let the rust cool to seal before adding the sauce and toppings? This step makes a big difference.
Donna
0First time trying a keto pizza crust. Followed recipe as written. Took a bit more than 20 for the first bake. Next time I’ll use a bigger pie pan for a slightly thinner crust.
Very tasty! My husband said, yum! I baked him a take and bake pizza, which he loves, and this cheese crust pizza for me. He asked that I make it again soon for him.
Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Wholesome Yum D
0Thanks for the lovely comment, Donna! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Great call on using a bigger pan next time for that perfect thin crust. And I love that your husband asked for the keto one instead, that’s a huge win! Appreciate you giving it a try.
Jennifer V
0Another great recipe! This was the best keto pizza we’ve had since we started ketovore! The “crust” was really good and satisfied our yearning for a pizza. For those concerned about it tasting eggy, worry not! I actually doubled it to have leftovers. Did mine on parchment paper. Would recommend removing from paper to rack to cool as mine got a little too “moist”, but was still good. Was worried that the egg was separating from the cheese mix when putting on the pan but it came together and turned out just fine. Thanks Maya, keep those recipes coming!
Jennifer V
0An update: this time I sprayed my pizza pans (used older “Bake King” pans) with olive oil and brushed thoroughly to spread. Made these crusts in advance and allowed to cool. Man oh man! These crusts stuck badly. When I put them back in the oven I was able to scrape them off the pan. I guess next time, I won’t make in advance, or use parchment paper, or remove from pan and allow to cool before finishing. Your thoughts? I hate to go buy new pizza pans but this recipe is soooo good that it will be made every few weeks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jennifer, I think it depends on the pan you use, but yes, you can use parchment paper if you have trouble with sticking. Either way, I’m so glad you got it to work and liked this recipe. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m so glad to hear that, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing how it worked out for you. I’ll definitely have more recipes soon!
Trish
0I use the rock croc pampered chef big pizza stone and I smeared a whole lot of olive oil on the pan before I put the cheese mixture on it and it’s stuck really bad. I had to peel it all off and throw away half of it. So next time I’m going to do it on parchment paper
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Sorry to hear that happened, Trish! I don’t think even a lot of olive oil would be enough on a pizza stone, only a nonstick pan will work unlined. If you have a stone (which I do love using too!), I recommend lining it with parchment paper before baking the crust. Then, add your toppings and slide the crust off the paper directly onto the stone to bake the second time with toppings. Hope this helps!
Nancy
0fantastic recipe!!!!! Thank you!
Aly
0Made this crust because I ran out of my usual cauliflower crust that I keep frozen and I was still craving pizza. I did not have the right cheeses, so I did half Mozzarella and half old cheddar and I replaced the parmesan with Gruyere. It was delicious and “fluffier” than I was expecting. Will definitely attempt to make this again.
Neisha
0This pizza crust is amazing!!! I’m dealing with gut issues so I decided to cut out gluten but still want pizza. I’ve decided this is better than gluten pizza crust. My new favorite!!!
Rolandsechrest
0I can’t find the pizza dough recipe and measurements.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi, You can find the ingredient list and instructions right above where you left this comment.
kendlerdahleen
0Awesome recipe! I used the spaghetti sauce I made with chicken and bell pepper as my sauce. Added bacon to the cheese on top. Served with Brocolli it was a perfect meal while my guy at his pasta.
Brenda
0First time making this! Tasty! I went more by looks than times in recipe. I did pre-cook all of the veggies. I will make this again and take the toppings all the way to the edge of the crust.
Amanda
0Is it 200 calories per 1 slice?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Amanda, Yes, that is correct.
Faith
0Best keto pizza recipe I’ve come across. Thank you❤️
Kathy McElhannon
0This is an amazing recipe
Carvetta
0This is my 9th time making this crust. My family and I really love how versatile this crust is and with only 4 every day ingredients, I don’t have to wonder if I have them on hand… Thank you so much for this great recipe…
Faith
0ABSOLUTELY Amazing!!! I made it thinking, “another keto pizza recipe that’ll turn out burnt and way too cheesy…” BUT NO~ this turned out way too perfect the first try and tasted great. No over powering chewiness or anythings like that. Thanks so much for the great recipe!
Leia
0Love this recipe! So delicious. I substituted the parmesan/asiago for a three cheese blend of mozzarella, provolone and parmesan. It is so wonderful, we prefer this pizza to all others including Pizza Hut!
Melissa Beachy
0Wow! Taste just like a regular pizza crust. My family had no idea that it wasn’t a bread crust. I made one with pepperoni and one Supreme. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Melissa
0Good, think the crust could be cooked a little longer maybe flip it so it crisps up a little more but still good and easy to make.
mommapengwyn@gmail.com
0Sooo good alone, but I add 2 # ground chicken along with the other ingredients and find it even more delicious!!!
Emily M
0This was exactly what I was looking for to make a keto crust with what I had on hand. I cut the recipe in half, used feta instead of Parmesan, and cooked it in a metal pie plate. It’s sooo good. Will make again.
Jill
0Amazing!!!
Barbara Gallison
0Awesome crust, easy too. The best crust I have tried yet. My husband liked it also, and that’s saying something.
Mindy lambertus
0So how many pizzas can you make with the recipe the way it is?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Mindy, This recipe makes 1 pizza with 6 slices.
Jo
0Can the base be made in advance and left in the fridge for a night or 2 before making the topping?
Wholesome Yum A
0Hi Jo, Yes you can make the crust in advance and store it in the fridge for a day or 2. You can also freeze the untopped crust for up to 3-6 months.
Chenée
0I love this idea! It’s the perfect keto solution for pizza night!
Marie
0Oh wow this is the ultimate pizza for cheese lovers! It’s so easy to make and so, so delicious. The pizza disappeared as soon as I put it down on the table, so I’ll need to make another one asap!
Silvia
0A very interesting take on a keto pizza, I have never done a pizza without bread crust but I’ll give it a try.
Jacqueline Debono
0This cheese crust pizza sounds like heaven to me. I love all kinds of grilled cheese and I can’t think of anything more delicious than a pizza crust made of cheese!
Kayla DiMaggio
0Love this cheese crust pizza! So easy and delicious!
Elisa Stephenson
0This was my favorite low carb pizza crust so far. It turned out perfectly and was so easy to make. I added olives and diced bells peppers as my toppings.
Liz
0I love this idea of a cheese crust pizza! Sounds delicious! Pizza is on the menu for tonight, so will be giving this crust a try! Thanks for the share!
Megs
0So easy and delicious. Turned out perfect and everyone devoured it. #winning
Katie
0This is such a great alternative for gluten free and low carb options. I love any reason to add more cheese!
Veenaazmanov
0I love the combination of ingredients to make this healthy and delicious Pizza. Cheese is always one of my favorite. A feast for sure.
Amy L Huntley
0I prefer to make pizza this way! So good! Didn’t miss the flour at all!
Kristyn
0Our new favorite crust!! My cheese loving kids couldn’t get enough!!
Colleen
0I’ve never been able to find a gluten-free pizza crust that I actually liked. Until now! This cheese crust is so good!
Sharon
0This is the ultimate cheese lover’s pizza recipe! Great for when you want a slice of pizza without all the carbs.
Rebecca Blackwell
0This pizza is so good! I would have never thought that a flourless pizza crust could be so delicious, but it is! Thank you so much for a fantastic recipe!
mara
0Wow! I never thought that I could make a pizza like this without dough, but this is amazing for all those cheese lovers or people who like to stick to a keto diet! It was amazing!
Savannah
0Could I use shredded cheddar instead of mozzarella?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Savannah, I only recommend using mozzarella cheese in this recipe.
Jennifer
0Who doesn’t want more cheese! I love it!
Shelby
0This came out perfect and hubby couldn’t believe there was no flour in it! A great Friday night addition.
Scarlet
0Just six ingredients in this tasty keto pizza. I love how simple it is to make and it tastes great.
Jessica Rugerio
0Wow! This was so easy to make, who knew? My new favorite!
Betsy
0This is incredibly awesome! I know cauliflower crusts are all the rage, and I do like cauliflower, but cauliflower does NOT love me. 🙁 For dietary reasons, I have to avoid cauliflower but I do often wish for low sugar/gluten-free pizza that does not taste like cardboard. LOVE this crust! This is awesome! Tastes great and is gluten-free & sugar-free!
Mary Rackers
0Love all your keto recipes.
Amy L Huntley
0So cheesy and so, so good! Simple to make too! Didn’t even miss the flour crust!
Kara
0I’ve tried cauliflower crust and wasn’t a huge fan. This is so much tastier! Can’t wait to try it with other pizza topping combinations!
Kristyn
0Now, this is a delicious crust!! I don’t think I can eat regular pizza again!! Super easy, cheesy, & crisp!! Great for any kind of pizza!
Jen Dart
0Absolutely delicious! I make this all the time, it’s so easy!