Deep Dish Keto Pizza Recipe
Anyone up for a deep-dish keto pizza recipe?
Fire up your ovens, because this easy to make, DELICIOUS recipe for deep dish keto pizza features unflavored protein powder in the crust!
The resulting texture is more like a quiche than a traditional pizza, but you’re going to love the pepperoni pizza taste. Let’s go!
Mix the crust ingredients right in your blender!
Simply pour the crust mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, a casserole dish, or even a 10-inch springform pan, as I used.
This crust uses protein powder instead of flour! What a genius low-carb idea!
I used this 100% Whey Protein Powder from GNC, but you can use your favorite brand. Just make sure it’s unflavored, as a vanilla-flavored pizza may not be as appetizing!
Deep Dish Keto Pizza Recipe
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 40 MINUTES
Fire up your ovens, because this easy to make, DELICIOUS recipe for deep dish keto pizza features unflavored protein powder in the crust!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons half and half
- 1 cup whey protein isolate
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 3/4 cup sugar-free tomato sauce
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a blender, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, eggs, and half and half. Blend for about 30 seconds, and scrape down contents.
3
Add the protein powder, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cream of tartar, and salt. Blend for about another 30 seconds, until smooth.
4
Pour the batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan. You could also use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a casserole dish.
5
Bake in the oven about 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees, until top is just firm to the touch and edges are golden brown.
6
Remove from oven and spread tomato sauce, add cheese, and pepperoni.
7
Place in oven another 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Let cool a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving:
313 Calories | 24g Fat | 5g Total Carbs | 1g Fiber | 21g Protein | 4g Net Carbs
Pepperoni pizza is always a crowd-pleaser in my house, but definitely switch up the toppings to what your family loves! Next time, I’d like to try a sausage and veggie topping. So YUMMY!
Looking forward to trying this one out!
This was very satisfying, my husband has been craving pizza and it hit the spot! I used quest protein powder multi-purpose mix (it only has 1 carb per scoop). I did use 1/4 of the batter to make 4 breadsticks and used a rectangle jelly roll pan to have a thinner crust. Great recipe!
Thanks so much for sharing!
I have quest multipurpose mix too. I don’t have any of the pans listed above to use—how did you make yours into breadsticks? And you spread the rest of batter onto jelly roll pan for the pizza? Thank you!
I made a different low carb deep dish pizza this weekend but wanted to add a hint from that recipe. People mentioned that the low carb crust could be a little “eggy” at first but better as leftovers. The recipe was updated to put the crust in the freezer (after it had cooled from baking) until it was completely cold == you could even bake it the day before. Then add your toppings and bake. We found it to be pretty close to the Chicago Style pizza we love.
Unfortunately this recipe does not specify a springform pan size. I assumed (incorrectly) that it would be 8″. I ended up with more of a souffle than a pizza base, and it did not cook in the specified time. So-be forewarned. Use a bigger pan.
Oh bummer! SO sorry for any confusion. This recipe used a 10-inch springform pan. That is listed above, just below the image that includes the blender. You could also use a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a casserole dish. Hoping that helps!
Can you add that detail into step 4 please.
Yes! Thanks so much for the request, Tammy! That has been added!
Hello,
sorry for my question: What is “half and half”?
The translator can’t find the answer in german.
The pizza looks super!
Greetings from Germany
half and half is a product that’s sold in a milk carton here – that’s half heavy cream and half whole milk. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your answer. It helps me a lot 🌞
This looks yummy! I’m gonna try it in my cast iron skillet. I have a super easy and yummy Keto sauce recipe that’ll be perfect with it. https://www.savingyoudinero.com/2018/03/06/sugar-free-tomato-sauce/
Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us, Janell! Enjoy!
Made this tonight in my cast iron skillet-so yummy!! Used my food processor instead of a blender-super easy to make! One of our favorite Keto meals so far-paired it with squash chips from the air fryer! Thanks so much!
Oh yum!! Thx for sharing 👍
Hi! What would be an alternative to use if I don’t have unflavored whey protein please?
Hi there! We are not aware of an alternative to that. Here are some other Pizza recipes you may want to try out –> https://hip2keto.com/category/keto-recipes/pizza/ Hoping that helps!
Hi! What could I sub for the half and half? I hate to go to the store during quarantine for one thing. Thanks!
Oh use heavy cream instead. Hope that helps.
I will not make this again. Had to spend $30 to buy the whey and was very excited to make it, but only ate the toppings as the base texture and flavor was not appetizing.
I’m sorry you didn’t care for it. Heres’ one you may like: https://hip2keto.com/recipes/fat-head-pizza-crust-recipe/
I did not care for the texture at all.
Darn! Sorry to hear that. Here are a few other pizza options you may enjoy –> https://hip2keto.com/category/keto-recipes/pizza/
Can I replace the Whey?
Hi there! We are not aware of an alternative to replacing the whey. Here are some other Pizza recipes you may want to try out –> https://hip2keto.com/category/keto-recipes/pizza/
What can I use in place of cream cheese, as I cannot do cultured dairy products?
Hi Margaret! You could try a Vegan cream cheese such as the one in this post https://hip2keto.com/product-reviews/miyokos-creamery-vegan-products/