Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

Cottage chees pizza crust on a piece of parchment paper with a pizza cutter laid next to it.

Looking for a healthier pizza night option? This high-protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is easy to make and absolutely delicious. With just a few ingredients and tons of topping options, it's a weeknight winner!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings pizza

Calories 57kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

1 pizza pan
parchment paper

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup flour a little extra for dusting
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place cottage cheese in a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2 - In a large mixing bowl, add blended cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt. This is how you will make the dough. It will become sticky and crumbly. I ended up using my hands to continue making it stick together.
Step 3 - Make a ball with the dough using your hands.
Step 4 - To form the crust, place a piece of parchment paper on a pizza pan. Place the ball on the pan and press down to make a circle. The pizza will be about 12 inches in diameter. Press down to make it as thin as you can. Brush with olive oil.
Step 5 - Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and add desired toppings and bake for another 5 minutes. Finally, broil for 2-3 minutes until the crust gets golden brown.

Notes

What kind of cottage cheese should I use?

Use full-fat or low-fat small-curd cottage cheese for the best texture. Blending it helps create a smooth dough, but some prefer leaving it slightly chunky for a rustic look.

Can I make the crust gluten-free?

Absolutely! Just use a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour instead of regular flour. Keep in mind that this might slightly change the texture and firmness.

Can I make the crust ahead of time?

Yes! You can make and pre-bake the crust, then store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze it for later use. Add toppings and reheat when ready to eat.

Can I store cottage cheese pizza crust?

Let the pizza cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap or put it in an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How can the kids help?

Blend the cottage cheese in the blender and add ingredients to the bowl.
Sprinkle cheese or toppings once the crust is ready
Press the dough into a pan with clean hands (they’ll love this part!)

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