Ingredient notes
- Cauliflower
- One medium head should produce fine, rice-like crumbs after processing.
- Cheese
- A low-moisture shredded mozzarella gives a mild flavour and dependable structure.
- Eggs
- Large eggs provide the binding assumed in this recipe.
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Easy Three-Ingredient Cauliflower Pizza Crust
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Make an easy cauliflower pizza crust with cauliflower, cheese and eggs. Removing moisture creates a sturdy, golden base ready for your favourite toppings.
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Three-Ingredient Cauliflower Pizza Crust
A simple cauliflower pizza crust made with cauliflower, cheese and eggs, ready for your favourite sauce and toppings.
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Why this recipe works
- Cooking the cauliflower softens it before the crust goes into the oven.
- Squeezing out as much water as possible prevents a soggy centre.
- Egg and melted cheese bind the cauliflower into a sliceable base.
Practical substitutions
These are conservative alternatives based on standard kitchen practice; results may vary from the original recipe.
- A well-drained bag of frozen cauliflower rice can replace fresh cauliflower; cook it first and squeeze it very dry.
- Part-skim mozzarella or a mozzarella-Parmesan blend can be used for the cheese.
Troubleshooting
- The crust falls apart
- The cauliflower likely retained too much water or the crust was spread too thick. Squeeze firmly and press it into a compact layer.
- The centre is soft
- Bake the untopped crust longer until the surface is golden before adding sauce.
Storage and freezing
- Refrigerate baked crust or leftover pizza airtight for up to three days.
- Freeze the fully baked, untopped crust between parchment for up to two months; re-crisp from frozen before topping.
THE BUTTER & BLOOM RECIPE
Three-Ingredient Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Print-friendly layout- Preparation time
- 16 min
- Cooking time
- 22 min
- Total time
- 38 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Cuisine
- North American
- Updated
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Pizza sauce and desired toppings
Detailed directions for Three-Ingredient Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Grate or pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Cook the cauliflower in a dry skillet over medium heat until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cool slightly, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine the cauliflower, cheese and eggs in a bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into a thin, even round on the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until the crust is set and beginning to brown.
Three-Ingredient Cauliflower Pizza Crust · Visual guide: rice the cauliflower, remove the moisture and bake until set - Add pizza sauce and toppings, then return to the oven until the cheese is melted and the toppings are hot.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Three-Ingredient Cauliflower Pizza Crust FAQ
Is cauliflower crust crispy like regular pizza?
It becomes golden and firm enough to hold, but remains more tender than a traditional flour-and-yeast crust.
Can I skip squeezing the cauliflower?
No. Removing the cooked cauliflower’s moisture is the most important step for a sturdy crust.
