Description
Homemade cottage cheese pizza crust delivers a protein-packed twist on classic pizza foundations. Crispy edges and creamy center provide a delightful balance for pizza enthusiasts to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 mL or 8 fl oz) cottage cheese (2%-4% fat)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Mixing Base: Whisk cottage cheese and whole eggs until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture, then fold in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to create a well-seasoned foundation.
- Forming Crust: Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, crafting a thin, uniform layer approximately 0.25 inches thick in either circular or rectangular configuration.
- Initial Baking: Place the tray on the middle oven rack and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and firm texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Resting Phase: Remove crust from oven and allow 5-10 minutes of stabilization, which enhances structural integrity and prepares surface for topping.
- Topping Application: Distribute preferred pizza toppings evenly across the partially baked crust, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Final Baking: Return pizza to oven and continue baking 5-10 minutes until toppings are thoroughly heated and cheese becomes luxuriously melted.
- Serving: Extract from oven, let cool 10 minutes to facilitate clean slicing, then cut into desired portions and serve while warm.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Drain cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent excess liquid that could make the crust soggy and compromise its structural integrity.
- Texture Technique: Whisk ingredients vigorously to create a smooth, uniform base that ensures consistent binding and a more appealing mouthfeel.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste-test the base mixture before baking to adjust salt and spices, guaranteeing a flavorful crust that complements your chosen toppings.
- Cooling Crucial: Allow the crust to rest post-baking, which helps it firm up and prevents crumbling when adding toppings or slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg