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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

Rebecca Blumer
A crisp, chewy, high-protein pizza crust made with cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. No yeast needed—just blend, bake, and enjoy a healthy, satisfying base for your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 2 Medium Pizzas

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Oven
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Sheet pan or pizza peel

Ingredients
 

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (2% or full-fat) Full-fat gives richer flavor and better browning.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup flour All-purpose or white whole wheat; see notes for almond flour substitution.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Pecorino can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Plus extra for brushing pan.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • optional: red pepper flakes, onion powder, or fresh herbs Add to taste.

For Topping

  • pizza sauce 2–3 tablespoons per pizza, thin layer.
  • cheese (mozzarella or preferred blend) Use low-moisture for best texture.
  • favorite toppings Keep moisture in check for a crisp crust.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the center rack for at least 20 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and Parmesan. Blend until smooth (20–30 seconds).
  • Add flour and baking powder; pulse just until combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  • Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment; brush with olive oil.
  • Pour batter onto oiled parchment; spread into a 10–12 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Slide parchment with batter onto preheated stone/pan. Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden and set.
  • Flip crust onto a new sheet of parchment to expose the bottom.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
  • Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and underside is golden. Broil 1–2 minutes if desired.
  • Let pizza rest 3–5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Par-bake crust for best texture. For meal prep, freeze par-baked crusts up to 2 months. For gluten-free, use almond & coconut flour plus extra egg white.
Keyword Cottage Cheese, high protein, no yeast, Pizza
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