Source: Koss13, AdobeStock Cottage cheese crust is softer, holds toppings well, and is perfect for homemade pizza. Our selection includes various recipes that will help you incorporate pizza into your menu, even if you follow a healthy eating diet!
1. Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza with Chicken and Tomatoes
Source: AdobeStock A classic combination of ingredients for the topping. Always relevant and never gets old!
Ingredients
You can substitute mozzarella with any other low-calorie cheese to your taste.
For the crust
- 200 g cottage cheese, 5% fat;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 100-120 g whole wheat flour;
- 1 teaspoon baking powder;
- 1 pinch of salt.
For the topping
- 150 g cooked chicken fillet;
- 2 tomatoes;
- 80 g mozzarella;
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce;
- dried oregano.
Step-by-step recipe
- Knead all ingredients into a uniform dough and roll out the pizza base.
- Bake it for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Then spread tomato sauce on the base, arrange slices of cooked chicken (boiled or baked – as you prefer) and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the pizza with grated mozzarella and oregano. Bake for another 12-15 minutes.
2. Margherita Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
Source: AdobeStock Traditional Italian flavor in a healthy version.
Ingredients
If desired, rice flour can be replaced with whole wheat flour.
For the crust
- 200 g fat-free cottage cheese;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 50 g rice flour;
- 1 pinch of salt.
For the topping
- 2 tomatoes;
- 100 g mozzarella or any light cheese;
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce;
- 3-4 sprigs of basil;
- dried Italian herbs.
Step-by-step recipe
- Place cottage cheese in a deep bowl, add egg, salt, and mash thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
- Add rice flour, knead a soft dough, and form a round pizza base. Bake it for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Then spread tomato sauce on the base and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs. Arrange tomato slices and add grated cheese.
- Return the pizza to the oven for another 8-10 minutes. Garnish the finished pizza with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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3. Hawaiian Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
Source: AdobeStock Canned pineapples contain more calories, but sometimes you can treat yourself.
Ingredients
These ingredients are enough for about 2 servings of a hearty snack.
For the crust
- 180 g cottage cheese, 5% fat;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 40 g corn flour;
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
For the topping
- 120 g boiled chicken fillet;
- 80 g canned pineapples;
- 50 g light cheese to taste;
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce.
Step-by-step recipe
- Knead all ingredients into a uniform smooth dough.
- Form a round base from it and bake it for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Then spread tomato sauce on the pizza base and evenly distribute chicken and pineapple pieces.
- Sprinkle the pizza with grated cheese and bake for another 10 minutes in the oven until a beautiful crust forms.
4. Cottage Cheese Crust Pizza with Mushrooms and Spinach
Source: AdobeStock This recipe has no tomatoes – especially for lovers of white sauces.
Ingredients
For aroma, you can add a little dried Italian herbs to the dough.
For the crust
- 200 g soft cottage cheese;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 50 g whole wheat flour.
For the topping
- 100 g champignons;
- 20 g fresh spinach;
- 60 g mozzarella or light cheese to taste;
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt;
- 1 clove garlic;
- 1 pinch of salt.
Step-by-step recipe
- Mash cottage cheese with egg until smooth, add flour, and knead a soft dough.
- With wet hands, form a thin pizza base and bake it for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Separately mix Greek yogurt with pressed garlic and a pinch of salt. Spread the resulting sauce on the base.
- Arrange spinach leaves and thin slices of champignons. Sprinkle the pizza with grated cheese.
- Bake for another 10-12 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.
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5. Vegetable Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
Source: AdobeStock A wonderful way to diversify your diet during fasting days or a diet.
Ingredients
A vibrant vitamin assortment with plenty of fiber and juicy vegetables.
For the crust
- 200 g soft cottage cheese;
- 1 egg white;
- 50 g chickpea flour;
- 1 pinch of salt.
For the topping
- 1/2 bell pepper;
- 80 g broccoli;
- 1 tomato;
- 50 g light cheese;
- 1 handful of olives.
Step-by-step recipe
- Thoroughly knead a uniform dough from all ingredients, spread it on parchment paper, and bake the base for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Separate broccoli into small florets and blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water.
- Cut the remaining vegetables arbitrarily and arrange all the toppings on the pizza base. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Return the pizza to the oven for another 10 minutes.
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6. Tuna Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
Source: AdobeStock A hearty and protein-rich pizza, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Canned tuna makes the topping juicy and pairs well with the light cottage cheese crust.
For the crust
- 200 g soft cottage cheese;
- 1 egg white;
- 50 g whole wheat flour;
- 1 pinch of salt.
For the topping
- 1 can of tuna in its own juice;
- 1 tomato;
- 50 g mozzarella;
- 1/2 red onion;
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce.
Step-by-step recipe
- Mix cottage cheese, egg white, flour, and salt until smooth. Spread the dough on parchment paper and bake the pizza base for about 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Drain the liquid from the tuna and mash it with a fork. Slice the tomato into rounds and the onion into thin half-rings.
- Spread tomato sauce on the base and arrange all the prepared toppings.
- Sprinkle the pizza with grated mozzarella and bake for another 10-12 minutes in the oven until done.
7. Turkey and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStock A vibrant and aromatic Mediterranean-style pizza with a rich flavor.
Ingredients
Pesto sauce and sun-dried tomatoes perfectly complement tender and dietetic turkey meat.
For the crust
- 200 g fat-free cottage cheese;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 50 g rice flour;
- 1 pinch of salt.
For the topping
- 120 g turkey fillet;
- 5-6 sun-dried tomatoes;
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce;
- 60 g mozzarella;
- 1 handful of arugula.
Step-by-step recipe
- Boil or bake turkey fillet until cooked, then cut into small pieces. Separately slice sun-dried tomatoes into strips.
- Knead the dough from all ingredients and form a round pizza base to fit your air fryer basket. Cook it for 6-7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Then spread pesto sauce on the cooked base, arrange turkey and sun-dried tomatoes, and then sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
- Cook the pizza in the air fryer for another 7-8 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Add arugula before serving.
8. Salmon and Spinach Pizza on Cottage Cheese Crust
Source: AdobeStock Tender pizza with red fish is even suitable for a festive menu.
Ingredients
Salmon and spinach – a successful and healthy combination, time-tested.
For the crust
- 200 g soft cottage cheese;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 50 g whole wheat flour;
- 1 pinch of salt.
For the topping
- 150 g salmon fillet;
- 50 g spinach;
- 50 g mozzarella;
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese;
- ground black pepper.
Step-by-step recipe
- Mix the ingredients for the dough, spread it on parchment paper, and bake the base for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
- Cut the salmon fillet into small pieces and lightly season with pepper.
- Spread cream cheese on the base, arrange spinach and pieces of red fish. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
- Bake the pizza for another 12-15 minutes until the fish is cooked and the cheese is melted.