How to Make Pizza Crust from Cottage Cheese | Easy Gluten-Free Recipe
A high-protein, gluten-free pizza crust made with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe delivers a tender yet crispy base ready for all your favorite toppings—from classic pepperoni to veggie-loaded combos. No yeast, no rise time—just quick, homemade pizza satisfaction in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– ¼ cup gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour for a non-GF option)
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
– 1 large egg
– ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
– ¾ cup pizza sauce (I recommend Rao’s)
– 1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
– Optional toppings: pepperoni slices, sautéed veggies, fresh basil, or your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease the inside of a 9-inch cake pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add cottage cheese, egg, and garlic powder to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a thick, smooth batter.
4. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Slightly build up the edges to create a pizza crust shape, keeping the center thinner as it will puff during baking.
5. Place the pan in the oven and bake the crust for 25 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and feels firm to the touch.
6. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully lift it out of the pan and transfer it to a baking sheet for easier slicing later.
7. Spread ¾ cup of pizza sauce evenly over the crust.
8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and add your favorite toppings, like pepperoni or vegetables.
9. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. For extra crispiness, broil the pizza for 10–20 seconds, watching carefully to prevent burning.
11. Let the pizza cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
– For a crispier crust, transfer the baked base to a baking sheet before adding sauce and toppings for the final bake.
– Feel free to mix in extra seasonings like Italian herbs, oregano, or red pepper flakes into the dough for more flavor.
– This recipe works best with full-fat cottage cheese for texture, but low-fat versions still give great results.
– Make it your own by experimenting with toppings like roasted veggies, olives, or cooked sausage.
– Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 414.6 mg
- Fat: 10.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
- Cholesterol: 50.1 mg