Keto Pizza Recipe — Easy, Mini, and Crispy!
Sometimes you want a recipe for an easy and delicious low-carb pizza that you can make quickly. This easy Mini Keto Pizza Recipe with a crispy crust is a perfect substitute for pizza cravings. Delicious, low carb, and easy to make this low carb recipe a favorite. With just a few ingredients, this recipe is also gluten-free using coconut flour instead of regular gluten-filled flour and it can be made quickly. It’s a fun way to have pizza night since they are mini keto pizzas everyone can choose their own toppings.
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Mini Keto Pizza Recipe
I’ve tried several different pizza crusts and have yet to find one that I love. Most aren’t very sturdy and have to be eaten with a fork. Usually, when I’m craving pizza, I make a Keto Pizza Casserole, which is a fabulous crustless alternative. However, today at lunch, I wanted pizza and didn’t want to make a big family-sized pizza casserole.
As I was thinking about the different kinds of keto-approved bread I’ve made, my 90 Second Bread that Tastes Good Recipe came to mind. I thought I could definitely tweak that recipe to turn it into a mini keto pizza. I know a lot of people love cauliflower pizza crust, but I am not one of them. I’ve tried to make it several times, and my entire family hates it.
I was so excited when I took my first bite of this mini keto pizza because it was delicious! I can hold the crust without having to eat it with a fork. I’m not going to tell you this keto pizza crust recipe tastes EXACTLY LIKE or BETTER THAN my favorite pan pizza, but I will say it is an excellent alternative!
Ingredients:
- Coconut flour — Coconut flour is the key to getting a crust that tastes kind of like a crust, not cardboard! If you’re using almond flour, you’ll want to add 3x the amount of flour that the recipe calls for.
- Baking powder — The baking powder helps the crust rise a bit and helps with the texture. Don’t skip it!
- Mozzarella — In this keto pizza recipe, mozzarella goes into the 90-second bread dough and on top of the pizza! It adds a delicious cheesy flavor and helps the crust stick together.
- Marinara — Use whatever kind of keto-friendly marinara you’d like for this recipe. Some marinara sauces contain a fair bit of added sugar, so be sure to check the nutrition facts! I’ve included a list of low-carb sauces below.
- Keto pizza toppings — Sometimes, the pizza toppings are the best part of pizza! I topped my keto mini pizza with ground beef and pepperoni.
- Italian seasoning and basil — A sprinkle of Italian seasoning and fresh basil takes this keto pizza recipe over the top!
How to Make this Recipe:
Step 1: First, make the keto pizza crust! I start with a 6-inch pyrex glass dish to make the crust for the keto pan pizza. I have had this set of Pyrex glass storage containers for over 22 years, and they are still in great shape. The middle-sized one is the one I use for this recipe.
Tip: Make sure your cream cheese is softened and butter is melted but not hot before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2: After you microwave the keto pizza crust, it will be very soft and spongey. The key to getting a very sturdy crust is to brown both sides of the crust in butter using a hot cast skillet. I prefer to use a cast-iron skillet, but a regular skillet will work if you don’t have one.
Tip: To keep dirty dishes to a minimum, I would suggest an oven-safe skillet so that you can pop it in the oven to melt the cheese. Don’t skip this step, or you will be disappointed in the outcome.
Step 3: Add low-carb tomato sauce once both sides are nice and browned. My favorite varieties are Rao’s and Mezzetta’s since they don’t contain added sugar. I have found them both available at my local Walmart. I’ve added a list below of several other varieties along with the carb count of each.
Tip: This 3-piece cast iron skillet is an excellent value with a 6″, 8″, and 10″ variety. I love cast iron because they last forever, unlike many other skillets I’ve tried that have to be replaced almost yearly. Plus, it’s perfect for all sorts of dishes, including this mini keto pizza recipe!
Step 4: At this point, you can personalize the personal pan keto pizza with your favorite toppings such as pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, etc.
Step 5: As long as your skillet is oven safe, the last step is to pop it in the oven so all the cheesy goodness can melt into the pizza and the toppings can bake. I also like to add ground beef, bacon, and ham to make it taste like a meat lovers pizza, but I often stick with pepperoni for simplicity.
Tip: You can slice the pepperonis in quarters to cover more of the surface area of the pizza if you are a pepperoni lover like my hubby and kids.
Yum! I can’t tell you how happy I was when I pulled this out of the oven. Pizza is one of my very favorite foods, but after trying several recipes for pizza crusts that turned out like wet paper towels, I was ready to give up. This low-carb pizza crust turned out nice and sturdy.
Step 6: Add a little Italian seasoning and fresh basil, and you’ve got a keto pizza that looks like it is from your favorite pizza restaurant.
A crispy keto pizza crust, piping hot melted mozzarella cheese, along with your favorite toppings and tomato sauce, make the very best keto pizza. I especially love that everyone can make this keto pizza recipe with their favorite toppings. It’s easy to make, and there isn’t one ounce of cauliflower in this recipe, which makes my kids happy.
Low Carb Pizza Sauce Options without any added sugars:
Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce – 6g carbs – 1g fiber = 5g net carbs per ½ cup
Rao’s Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce – 6g carbs – 1g fiber = 5g net carbs per ½ cup
Lucini Italia Organic Tuscan Tomato Sauce – 5g carbs – 1g fiber = 4g net carbs per ½ cup
Lucini Italia Organic Rustic Tomato Basil – 5g carbs – 1g fiber = 4g net carbs per ½ cup
Victoria Trading Company Marinara Sauce – 6g carbs – 1g fiber = 5g net carbs per 1/2 cup
ALDI Selected Premium Marinara – 7g carbs – 2g fiber = 5g net carbs per ½ cup
Mezzetta Family Recipes Marinara – 7g carbs – 1g fiber = 6g net carbs per ½ cup
Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce – 8g carbs – 2g fiber = 6g net carbs ½ cup
Other Keto Pizza Recipes:
- Taco Pizza
- Fathead Pizza Crust Recipe
- Pizza Bowl with Cottage Cheese
- Keto Crustless Pizza
- Best Keto Pizza Chaffle
- Zucchini Pizza Bites
Mini Keto Pizza Recipe (with a crispy crust)
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1¼ tablespoon butter melted
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon cream cheese softened
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon mozzarella grated
For the Pizza:
- 1 tablespoon of Marinara sauce lowest carb version is Rao's
- 1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese
- favorite pizza toppings
- sprinkle of Italian seasoning
Instructions
For the Bread:
- Melt butter in a ceramic or glass bowl. (mine was about 6 inches)
- Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk together until combined.
- Cook in the microwave for 90 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and allow to cool for a minute or two.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven-proof skillet and cook 90-Second Bread on each side until crisp.
For the Pizza:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sauce to the top of the 90-second bread.
- Top with 1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- Add favorite toppings. My favorite pizza topping is ground beef. I added it under the cheese so that it wouldn't burn when I put the pizza in the oven.
- Sprinkle a little Italian Seasoning on top.
- Place oven-safe skillet on the top shelf of the oven and bake until cheese is melted (approx. 5-8 minutes).
- If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, place pizza on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and bake.
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Notes
Low Carb Pizza Sauce Options without any added sugars:
- Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce – 4g net carbs per ½ cup
- Rao’s Homemade Tomato Basil Sauce – 3g net carbs per ½ cup
- Lucini Italia Organic Tuscan Marinara Sauce – 3g net carbs per ½ cup
- Lucini Italia Organic Rustic Tomato Basil – 3g net carbs per ½ cup
- Mezzetta Napa Valley Homemade Sauce Marinara – 6g net carbs per ½ cup
- ALDI Simply Selected Premium Marinara – 5g net carbs per ½ cup
Nutrition
My first attempt at the crust revealed the importance of following the directions to the “t.” For the second attempt, I made sure to finely grate the mozzarella and measure much more precisely. The crust came out flawless.
Awesome!
P. S. It’s not really 90 seconds, however, in less than 10 minutes a delicious meal can be yours!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
How to avoid having the crust so crumbly before putting it in the pan??
Hmmmm…..mine wasn’t crumbly at all. Perhaps the batter needed to be stirred a little longer before microwaving?
Is the additional tbl of butter used to cook dough in pan missing from the list of ingredients?
Yes, because the bread doesn’t absorb all of the butter.
This is a stupid question, but what kind of baking powder do you use? Anytime I try to find it, people show me to the baking soda or baking flour. Haha
I buy the baking powder from ALDI so it is one of the ALDI brands.
I don’t use a microwave. Is Heating on stovetop I tol heated all the way okay?
*until
Sure
Loved it I used beef bacon and ground beef for the topping delicious!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Could you use almond flour instead of coconut flour?
You can, but it’s not a 1:1 substitution as coconut flour is more absorbent than almond flour. My daughter is allergic to almond flour so I haven’t personally used it.
Cauld i use gluten free flour?
I’ve only tested the recipe as is so I’m not sure.
Is it safe to say the nutrition facts are based on the listed ingredients, before you add additional toppings of choice?
Yes, as each person will likely customize differently.
I just made that tonight. I first thought it was going to taste like a pancake, but it did not. I have ate the frozen Atkins pizzas and this is so much better. To me it taste 90% like a regular pizza. It’s my first time using coconut flour and I’m impressed. Thank you and please keep sharing
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! 90% like a regular pizza is a HUGE win! BLessings to you.
That’s a cute pizza! It looks almost like an English muffin.
Hi,
I love this recipe! I haven’t yet made pizza with it. I use this as a general bread replacement.
I made a couple of changes though (because it was what I had on hand). I used light whipped cream cheese and parmesan instead of mozzarella. Delicious! and I didn’t have to wait for the cream cheese to soften. I also added 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning blend. Another time I used Harissa blend. Both are delicious for savory sandwiches (1 sided sandwiches to save calories).
I’d like to make a sweet version to satiate my occasional sweet tooth. I’m thinking of using cinnamon and/or nutmeg, coconut flakes and/or dark chocolate chips (added after the browning process). But I need to figure a replacement for the mozzarella. Suggestions please!!!
Sounds like very yummy modifications! Thanks for commenting.
Loved it!!
Awesome! So glad you loved it.
Does the crust have a coconut flavor? I very much dislike the flavor of coconut in savory foods.
It doesn’t to me, but I love coconut. If you are very sensitive to it you might.
It is very lightly sweet but this compliments the tomato sauce! Delicious!!
I don’t like coconut at all! I don’t notice any coconut flavor when using coconut flour.
I discontinued using microwave several years ago so could it be done in oven, cast iron or another method??
Sure!