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    Home / Recipes / Main Dishes

    Pizza Margherita With Grain-Free Pizza Crust

    Posted On May 2, 2018 · Updated On May 1, 2021

    Pizza Margherita With Grain-Free Pizza Crust

    Ah, the classic margherita pizza. A never-fail combination of flavors, and this one is made with a completely grain-free pizza crust. Eat your heart out!

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    This Pizza Margherita with a Grain-Free Cheese Pizza Crust is delicious, cheesy goodness that comes together in a snap. You can add your favorite toppings, of course. I tend to roll new-school with the crust, but old-school with the toppings.

    It may seem like I have an obsession with grain-free crust, since I recently shared this dairy-free Cauliflower Pizza Crust  and there are several grain-free pizzas on my Instagram, but I promise you, there’s a reason. Not only do I feel better when I avoid grain, here’s the secret: grain-free pizza crust is EASIER.

    You might read this recipe and think I’m crazy, but once you try this cheese-based pizza crust, you’ll be a true believer. While your traditional dough-making neighbors are kneading, proofing and hoping everything goes their way, you’ll be enjoying cheesy pizza margherita deliciousness in just a few minutes.

    Some folks call this grain-free cheese pizza crust style “Fathead” – and that’s cool, they can call it whatever they want. We call it cheese crust over here, and everyone loves it, which is a big bonus.

    Serve it up with a glass of Zinfandel or my Single Serving Sangria. Fabulous!

    all cheese fathead pizza crust recipe

    Pizza Margherita With Grain-Free Pizza Crust

    K.C. Cornwell
    Ah, the classic pizza margherita. A never-fail combination of flavors, and this one is made with a completely grain-free pizza crust. Eat your heart out!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    Crust:

    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese, cubed
    • ¾ cup nut flour (cashew, almond or hazelnut)
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil

    Toppings:

    • ½ cup pizza sauce
    • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
    • 5-6 fresh basil leaves
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Tear an additional sheet of parchment paper, and set aside.
    • Combine the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese in a medium sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir to combine, and then microwave for another 30 seconds.
    • Working quickly, add the egg, nut flour, and seasoning to the cheese mixture, and stir to thoroughly combine. The dough will should begin to form a sticky ball. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and cover with the additional parchment. Roll or pat dough to about ¼ inch even thickness. Gently remove the top parchment, and use a fork to poke holes through the crust. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until crust has become golden brown, remove from oven.
    • Use a fork to pop any large bubbles in the dough, then coat with a thin layer of the pizza sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and then top with a layer of mozzarella. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Tear the basil and scatter it over the pizza. Enjoy.
    Keyword gluten-free dinner recipe, gluten-free pizza, grain-free recipes, pizza margherita, pizza recipes

    Photos by Katie Roletto, who is now making her pizza crusts from cheese.

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    1. Jules Shepard says

      May 02, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      I love G-free Pizza night! A family favorite

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