Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
A fast, filling, and healthier pizza crust made with cottage cheese, without the need for yeast or long prep times.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat) Smooth cottage cheese is essential.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For gluten-free, swap for gluten-free baking flour.
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C / 430°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and knead briefly in the bowl until the dough is smooth and slightly elastic.
- Transfer the dough onto the lined baking sheet and press it into a thin, even crust (about 6-8 mm / 1/4-1/3 inch thick).
Baking
- Prebake the crust for 8-9 minutes until the surface sets.
- Remove the crust from the oven, add your favorite toppings, then return to the oven.
- Bake an additional 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden and toppings are cooked through. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.
- For extra-crispy edges, finish under the broiler for 30-60 seconds.
Notes
Keep leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze the plain prebaked crust for up to 2 months.