Description
Dreamy Cloud Bread Pizza brings Italian-inspired comfort to your kitchen with its light, airy base. Crisp toppings and delicate textures make you crave this delightful meal that satisfies gourmet cravings without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- 3 tbsps cream cheese (softened) or Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional, for flavor)
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) pizza sauce
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.75 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (pepperoni, sliced vegetables, cooked chicken, etc.)
Instructions
- Meringue Preparation: Whip egg whites and cream of tartar using an electric mixer until a voluminous, glossy meringue with stiff, defined peaks forms.
- Flavor Base Creation: Blend egg yolks with cream cheese, integrating garlic powder and Italian seasoning until a uniform, silky mixture develops.
- Batter Composition: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture, maintaining the delicate, airy texture throughout the process.
- Base Formation: Spread the cloud bread batter onto a prepared baking sheet, crafting a circular pizza shape with an even 1/4-inch thickness, then bake in a preheated oven until golden-brown and structurally stable.
- Topping Assembly: Evenly distribute pizza sauce across the baked base, then lavishly cover with mozzarella cheese and selected additional toppings.
- Final Baking: Return the pizza to the oven, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a bubbling, appetizing surface.
- Serving: Remove from the oven, let rest briefly, then slice and serve while warm to maximize flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Preserve Meringue Texture: Fold egg whites gently and carefully to maintain their airy, light structure, preventing deflation and ensuring a fluffy cloud bread base.
- Prevent Moisture Buildup: Pat wet toppings like tomatoes or fresh vegetables with paper towels to remove excess moisture, avoiding a soggy pizza crust.
- Temperature Control: Use a preheated oven and bake cloud bread at a consistent temperature to achieve an even golden-brown color and crisp texture.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream for lactose-intolerant individuals, and use plant-based cheese for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg