This Low Carb Pizza Crust for “Fathead Pizza” is a super simple recipe for when you are craving a carb-laden pizza but don’t want to bust your diet. The golden crust and spongy inside actually has the same texture as a panned pizza from Pizza Hut!

This low carb pizza crust is perfect for keto pizza or a low carb garlic bread, because cauliflower garlic bread still tastes like cauliflower!

Low-Carb Pizza Crust Recipe

Pizza is hands down my favorite junk food.

When I recently had to fast for 48 hours for a medical procedure, the first thing I ate when I was allowed to? Pizza.

While I still allow myself a cheat meal of real, take-out pizza every once in awhile, I’m super happy to have found this low carb pizza dough for when I’m having a serious pizza craving but I don’t want to stop my progress.

close-up of fathead pizza crust, golden and bubbly cheesy in a cast-iron skillet.

Why You’ll Love this Low-Carb Pizza Dough:

Keto-friendly indulgence. This dough keeps net carbs ultra-low while nailing authentic pizza texture for diet-compliant cheat meals.

Quick and effortless prep. Ready in 20 minutes with basic steps, ideal for busy weeknights or pizza emergencies.

Versatile beyond pizza. Shape into focaccia, buns, or minis, expanding low-carb options without extra recipes

For my low carb friends, if you cut it into 6 slices, this pizza works out to 1.2g net carbs per slice before toppings. (If you cut it into 8 slices, it’s 0.9g net carbs.)

composite image of a keto pizza crust in a cast iron skillet along with three images showing how to make it.

Ingredients for Keto Pizza Dough

Scroll down to the recipe card below for exact ingredient measurements and nutritional info.

Cream cheese – adds creaminess and helps bind the dough for a smooth, pliable texture—opt for full-fat blocks without additives for best melt.
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Eggs, beaten – act as a binder for cohesion.
Almond flour – provides nutty structure and low-carb bulk—choose finely ground blanched for lighter, less gritty results.
Salt and pepper, to taste

Tip: you can prep the crust the night before and refrigerate until you’re ready to top with eggs and quickly cook for an easy weeknight supper.

Suggested Swaps and Variations

Swap almond flour for coconut flour (use 1/3 cup) for a nut-free, bread-like crust, adjusting eggs as needed for absorbency.
Use dairy-free shredded cheese and almond milk cream cheese for vegan adaptation, noting slight carb increase.
Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or psyllium husk to the dough for extra flavor and chew.
Make thin-crust minis or stuffed calzones by dividing dough and reducing bake time.

cast iron skillet with a cooked keto pizza crust, set on a pretty paisley napkin on a white wooden table.

How to Make a Low-Carb Pizza Crust

To Prep: Preheat oven to 400, grease a cast iron pan.

Mix cream cheese and mozzarella together in a bowl. You can optionally microwave for 1 minute to melt the cheeses together.
Add beaten eggs to almond flour, mix well. Combine with the cheese mixture and work until a dough is formed.
Press dough into greased cast iron skillet.
Bake for 10 minutes.

in-process images showing how to make low-carb pizza crust

Fathead Pizza Dough FAQs

What is Fathead Pizza?

Tom Naughton shared the original recipe in 2013 and is named after his documentary (you can watch the trailer and the full movie here). It’s a grain-free, low-carb pizza crust alternative made from cheese, almond flour and eggs.
You can use fathead pizza dough to make low carb pizza, cheater focaccia bread, or for dinner buns.
Now, I like to bake my dough until I get a golden, crunchy exterior, but you definitely can cook yours a bit less to your own personal preferences. You can also make mini individual pizzas with this recipe, just be sure to reduce the baking time accordingly.

Can you freeze fathead pizza dough?

Yes! The method I recommend is to bake the crust (without toppings) and then it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days (some people have told me it can last up to 10 but we never last that long), or wrapped in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Why is my fathead dough sticky?

Cheeses may need more mixing or cooling; knead on parchment with almond flour dusting.

Can I make this pizza dough nut-free?

Substitute coconut flour for almond flour in reduced amounts for similar results.

Related Recipes

What to Pair Fathead Pizza With:

Caesar salad with romaine, parmesan and low-carb dressing.
Buffalo cauliflower bites.
Cucumber slices with ranch dip.

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Yield: 1 pizza dough

Low-Carb Pizza Dough

How to make a cheesy fathead pizza dough, perfect for a low-carb base for pizza, especially if you're not a fan of cauliflower pizza doughs.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 oz cream cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup almond flour
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400, grease a cast iron pan.
Mix cream cheese and mozzarella together in a bowl.
You can optionally microwave for 1 minute to melt the cheeses together.
Add beaten eggs to almond flour, mix well. Combine with the cheese mixture and work until a dough is formed.
Press dough into greased cast iron skillet.
Bake for 10 minutes.

Notes

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

Cast iron skillet
Cheese grater
Measuring cups and spoons
Large mixing bowls
Wooden spoon

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 337mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 15g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.

Fathead pizza dough is a super simple low carb pizza dough for when you feel like cheating on your low carb diet, but you still want to be good!

For more low carb take-out copycat recipes, check out our Meat Lover’s Breakfast Pizza or our Low Carb Pad Thai Zoodles with Shrimp.