All About That Crust
A frozen pizza can have excellent cheese and toppings, but a disappointing crust can still ruin the whole experience. The best options manage to deliver a crust with some combination of crisp edges, a tender center, satisfying chew, and enough structure to support every bite. Whether you prefer a thin and crunchy base or something thicker and softer, these frozen pizzas prove that the crust deserves just as much attention as everything piled on top.
1. DiGiorno Original Rising Crust
DiGiorno’s Original Rising Crust is by far one of the most popular thick-crust frozen pizzas out there for a reason. It cooks up to a hearty base with a soft center and nicely browned outside. If you enjoy eating pizza that fills you up without weighing you down like a restaurant-quality deep dish, this option will reliably hit the spot.
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2. Red Baron Classic Crust
Red Baron Classic Crust hits right in the middle between thin- and thick-crust pizzas. It develops a nicely crisp bottom with just enough softness that each slice doesn’t turn out tough. This crust also has a slightly buttery taste that provides more flavor than what you’d expect from an ordinary frozen pizza.
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3. Freschetta Brick Oven
The crust on Freschetta Brick Oven pizza is a big part of what makes it enjoyable. It’s made to create a heartier texture than what you’ll find on most grocery store pizzas. The outer edges get beautifully browned while cooking, but the center stays fairly tender.
4. California Pizza Kitchen Crispy Thin Crust
California Pizza Kitchen’s Crispy Thin Crust is ideal if you don’t want a large, thick pizza monopolizing your meal. The crust will get delightfully crispy in the oven without becoming too hard to bite into. Plus, the lighter texture ensures that your toppings will remain the star of the show while also providing some crunch.
5. Newman's Own Thin & Crispy
Newman’s Own Thin & Crispy pizzas don’t hide behind a mound of doughy crust. Instead, the crust is made to become crunchy instead of airy. Baked correctly, the crust will have a slight snap that gives the entire pizza a more enjoyable texture with every bite.
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6. Screamin' Sicilian Bessie's Revenge
Cheesy, pepperoni-covered pizzas like Screamin’ Sicilian are often drowning in toppings, so the crust has to work extra hard. Bessie’s Revenge stands up to the challenge by providing a thick enough base to stay strong under all that cheese and meat. The sturdy crust helps keep each slice together while you enjoy all those toppings.
7. Tombstone Original
Tombstone Original features a fairly thin crust that gets delightfully crispy around the outer edge. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity: because it isn’t trying to mimic the thickness of pizzeria-style dough, it excels at what it sets out to do. If you’re craving a straightforward frozen pizza with plenty of crunch and nostalgia factor, Tombstone is a safe bet.
8. Jack's Original Thin
Jack’s Original Thin may have the friendliest crust for fans of traditional frozen pizza. The outer edges get crispy while still allowing some give toward the center of the slice. Additionally, because the crust isn’t very thick, your pizza won’t take forever to cook.
9. Tony's Original
Tony’s Original boasts the type of crust you remember from childhood frozen pizzas. It’s slightly thin, mildly crispy, and holds up well underneath its toppings. You won’t even need to eat it with a knife and fork!
10. Home Run Inn Classic
Home Run Inn’s Classic Pizza has a thin crust that achieves a wonderful crispness when baked. Plus, unlike some thinner pizzas that can feel almost hollow, Home Run Inn gives each bite some nice chew. You’ll especially appreciate its browned edges once the cheese has started to bubble.
11. Motor City Pizza Co. Detroit-Style
Motor City Pizza Co.’s Detroit-style pizza serves up an entirely different crust experience. The dough puffs up into a thick, bread-like foundation with crispy, caramelized edges. In fact, the crust on these pizzas may be one of the best parts. For a hearty crust, look no further.
12. Red Baron Deep Dish Singles
Red Baron also has Deep Dish Singles if you prefer your crust thick but don’t want to commit to a full-sized pizza. The crust cooks up golden brown on the outside and retains some softness on the inside for texture. These are also great if you’re sharing pizzas with friends but want something filling.
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13. Screamin' Sicilian Mother of Meat
Speaking of pizzas with meat everywhere, Sicilian Mother of Meat needs a crust that can hold its own. The thick base helps the pizza maintain enough structural integrity to support all of that meat and cheese. Make sure you leave it in the oven long enough for the bottom of the crust to brown.
14. DiGiorno Thin Crispy Crust
DiGiorno’s Thin Crispy Crust is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the popular rising-crust variety. Instead, this thin dough will cook up with a satisfying crunch that won’t feel like you’re biting into a cracker. Choose this crust if you love DiGiorno’s toppings but aren’t in the mood for thick dough.
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15. Freschetta Thin & Crispy
Freschetta’s take on a thin and crispy pizza is sure to please fans of crunchy crust. The thin base will brown up nicely in the oven, providing each slice with a solid foundation. Plus, you’ll especially enjoy the crispy edges once they reach a dark golden brown color.
16. California Pizza Kitchen Sicilian Recipe
California Pizza Kitchen's Sicilian Recipe gives thick-crust fans a chance to enjoy a more substantial frozen pizza. The crust has enough height to create a soft, chewy interior while the exterior develops some satisfying browning. It also provides enough structure for the generous toppings without making every bite feel overwhelmingly doughy.
17. Jack's Sausage Pizza
Jack’s Sausage Pizza combines a simple set of toppings with a crust that crisps up nicely in the oven. Since the crust is on the thinner side, it doesn’t steal the spotlight from the sausage and cheese combo. As a tried-and-true freezer favorite, few pizzas balance crunchy edges with a chewy center quite as well.
18. Totino's Party Pizza
Totino’s Party Pizza has one of the thinnest crusts on this list, but that doesn’t deter its fans. When baked correctly, the base can reach levels of crunch you didn’t know were possible. Party Pizza isn’t meant to replicate the thick, chewy crust of restaurant pizzas.
19. Home Run Inn Sausage Pizza
Home Run Inn’s Sausage Pizza also features the thin, crispy crust responsible for making the brand a cut above. It stays crisp enough under the weight of the toppings, with a crunchy exterior. Home Run Inn Sausage Pizza is worth trying if you want something that tastes more like a bar pizza than a frozen slice at home.
20. Amy's Organic Cheese Pizza
Amy’s Organic Cheese Pizza takes a relatively minimal approach to its crust. The key is that it doesn’t get lost underneath the mound of cheese. Instead, the crust has a pleasing crispness on the outside while staying tender in the middle.
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