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If you ask me, watermelon pizza is one of the most fun summer treats you can make.
This fresh and playful dessert puts a creative spin on everyone’s favorite warm-weather fruit. Cut into a heart shape, it’s topped with yogurt “sauce” and decorated with colorful berries and mint.
The combination of sweet watermelon base and creamy yogurt creates a refreshing treat that kids love to help make. A sprinkle of coconut and drizzle of honey adds just the right finishing touch.
It’s a cool and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer parties, and looks super cute on any dessert table.
Why You’ll Love This Watermelon Pizza
- Quick and easy – Ready in just 15-25 minutes, this no-bake treat is perfect for those hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
- Kid-friendly fun – The heart shape and colorful toppings make this a perfect activity to do with kids – they’ll love decorating their own pizza slices with different fruits and toppings.
- Healthy dessert option – Packed with fresh fruit, seeds, and superfood toppings like goji berries and bee pollen, this treat is both nutritious and delicious.
- Perfect for parties – The eye-catching presentation and customizable toppings make this an ideal dessert for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or Valentine’s Day celebrations.
- No cooking required – Just slice, arrange, and serve – it’s that simple! Plus, you can prep most components ahead of time.
What Kind of Watermelon Should I Use?
For this fun and fruity pizza, you’ll want to look for a watermelon that’s ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape when sliced. The best ones will feel heavy for their size and have a creamy yellow spot on the bottom where they sat on the ground – avoid any with white or pale green spots there. Regular watermelons work better than seedless varieties for this recipe, as they tend to be a bit firmer and easier to cut into clean shapes. If you’re shopping during peak season (summer), try to pick a local watermelon since they’re usually sweeter and more flavorful than those shipped from far away. Just make sure to choose one that’s medium-sized so it’s easier to handle when cutting your heart shapes.
Options for Substitutions
This fun and fresh watermelon pizza recipe can be customized in many ways:
- Heart-shaped biscuit cutter: No heart-shaped cutter? Don’t worry! You can use any large cookie cutter shape, or simply cut the watermelon into traditional pizza-shaped triangles.
- Maple syrup: You can swap maple syrup with honey, agave nectar, or skip the sweetener entirely since watermelon is naturally sweet.
- Cacao nibs: Dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts make great alternatives if you can’t find cacao nibs.
- Bee pollen: This is mostly for decoration and nutrients – feel free to skip it or replace with hemp seeds or crushed pistachios.
- Goji berries: Dried cranberries or raisins work just as well here.
- Shredded coconut: You can use coconut chips, sliced almonds, or skip it altogether if you’re not a coconut fan.
- Assorted berries: Any fresh fruit works great here – try mango, peach slices, or whatever’s in season. Just make sure to cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Watch Out for These Mistakes While Making
The biggest challenge when making watermelon pizza comes from cutting uneven slices – always aim for a 1-inch thick round slice from the center of the watermelon, and make sure your knife is sharp enough to create clean cuts without crushing the fruit. A common mistake is not patting the watermelon surface dry before adding toppings, which can make them slide off and create a messy presentation – use paper towels to gently absorb excess moisture from the watermelon base. To prevent your heart-shaped pieces from breaking, ensure your biscuit cutter is sharp and press down firmly in one smooth motion rather than sawing back and forth. For the best-looking presentation, avoid overloading your watermelon pizza with toppings, and add delicate items like bee pollen and coconut shreds last to maintain their texture and prevent them from getting soggy.
What to Serve With Watermelon Pizza?
This fun and fresh watermelon pizza makes a perfect addition to any brunch spread or summer party! Since it’s already packed with fruits and healthy toppings, try serving it alongside some refreshing drinks like mint-infused water, coconut water, or a light sparkling lemonade to keep the fresh vibes going. For a complete breakfast or brunch setup, pair it with some yogurt parfaits or a simple bowl of vanilla Greek yogurt – the creamy texture works really well with the crisp watermelon. If you’re serving this at a party, it goes great with other finger foods like fruit skewers or small sandwiches that guests can easily grab and enjoy.
Storage Instructions
Keep Fresh: Once assembled, watermelon pizza is best enjoyed right away to prevent the toppings from getting soggy. If you need to store it for a short time, keep it covered in the fridge for up to 2 hours before serving. The fruit toppings might release some juice, so the texture will change a bit the longer it sits.
Prep Ahead: Want to save some time? You can cut the watermelon base into heart shapes and store them separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Keep all your toppings separate and assemble just before serving – this way everything stays fresh and crisp!
Serving Tip: If you’ve stored your prepped ingredients separately, take them out of the fridge about 15 minutes before assembly. This lets the watermelon come to a nice temperature for serving, and your coconut and other dry toppings will stick better to the slightly room-temp fruit.
| Preparation Time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 0-5 minutes |
| Total Time | 15-25 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 800-900
- Protein: 15-20 g
- Fat: 30-35 g
- Carbohydrates: 130-150 g
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized watermelons
- 1 heart-shaped biscuit cutter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 cup assorted berries (choose your favorites)
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs, raw
- 1/8 cup bee pollen
- 1/8 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
- 1 fruit, cut into shapes (such as banana, dragon fruit, apple, kiwi, etc.)
- 1/8 cup goji berries
Step 1: Prepare Watermelon Heart Shapes
Start by cutting your watermelon into slices that are 1″-1.5″ thick, depending on your cookie cutter size.
Press a heart-shaped cookie cutter firmly into the watermelon slices to create heart shapes.
Set these watermelon hearts aside for later assembly.
Step 2: Make Coconut Whipped Cream
In a cold bowl, combine the contents of a chilled can of coconut milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, forming coconut whipped cream.
For detailed instructions and a video on making Coconut Whipped Cream, please refer to the recipe link noted below.
Step 3: Assemble and Decorate
Gather your prepared watermelon hearts, coconut whipped cream, and any superfoods or additional toppings you’d like to use.
Set out spoons for easy handling.
Encourage creativity as you and your guests have fun designing and assembling your favorite arrangements with the watermelon hearts and whipped cream.
Enjoy the process and the delightful, healthy treat!