Description
Keto Pizza Pinwheels are a delicious low-carb snack made with a fathead dough base of mozzarella and cream cheese, rolled with sugar-free pizza sauce, pepperoni, and extra cheese. These savory pinwheels are easy to prepare, baked until golden and bubbly, and perfect as an appetizer or snack for keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese & Dairy
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for filling)
- Optional: grated Parmesan for garnish
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup sugar-free pizza sauce
- â…“ cup mini pepperoni or chopped regular pepperoni
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt Cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese together by microwaving in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Make Dough: To the melted cheese mixture, stir in the almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and the egg. Mix thoroughly until the dough forms into a cohesive ball.
- Roll Out Dough: Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to roll it into a roughly ¼-inch thick rectangle.
- Add Toppings: Spread the sugar-free pizza sauce evenly across the dough rectangle. Then, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and mini or chopped pepperoni evenly over the sauce.
- Form the Log: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log, using the parchment paper to assist if needed. This ensures a compact roll that will hold together when sliced.
- Chill the Log: Freeze the rolled dough log for 10 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to slice cleanly into pinwheels.
- Slice and Arrange: Slice the chilled dough log into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange them flat on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired, then serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough log before slicing helps the pinwheels hold their shape during baking.
- Store leftover pinwheels in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven for crispy, fresh texture rather than a microwave.
