Description
A keto-friendly deep dish pizza with a cream cheese crust delivering 18g protein per slice. No flour, high protein, and melt-in-your-mouth texture for a guilt-free, indulgent experience.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
3 large eggs
3 tbsp half and half
1 cup whey protein isolate
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
20 slices turkey pepperoni (or sugar-free vegetable alternative)
Instructions
Combine softened cream cheese and melted butter until smooth.
Whisk in eggs one at a time until fully integrated.
Incorporate half and half while mixing on low speed.
In a separate bowl, combine whey protein, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Gradually add dry mix to wet ingredients while mixing until lump-free.
Transfer crust to a greased oven-safe pan, smoothing the sides.
Add toppings and massage dough edges upward to form a deep dish.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and firm.
Notes
Use Neufchâtel cheese for lower sodium or coconut oil for dairy-free crust.
Substitute collagen protein for dairy-free adaptation.
Prefer turkey pepperoni or sugar-free vegetable toppings to avoid pork.
Double wrap dough in plastic wrap for 10 minutes before baking.
Use a preheated pizza stone for extra crispiness.
Taste crust edge to ensure cracker-like firmness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian