Watermelon Pizza – try a slice!
Sometimes when craving dessert and there’s no chocolate in the house you do the next best thing – create something with whatever you have on hand. This Watermelon Pizza fit the bill.
What better to have in the house on a hot blistery & humid day than iced cold watermelon? When I was trying to come up with a dessert the other evening since my sweet tooth was going crazy, I remembered I had placed a whole watermelon in the refrigerator to chill. Having the urge to be creative I decided to doctor up the watermelon a bit with fresh berries, vanilla Greek yogurt, and a sprinkling of coconut – an idea I spotted on Pinterest.
The result: Much more refreshing and satisfying than any piece of chocolate I could have had, and better for me!
Of course, you could cut up the watermelon into chunks, and by using the same ingredients, layer them in a jar or glass. However, I think slicing a round of watermelon, and then slicing it into so called “pizza slices” then adding toppings, is much more fun and festive.
Too bad I didn’t come up with this for the 4th of July, it would have been ideal! Either way this Watermelon Pizza is a delightful treat! Have it for breakfast, at lunchtime, for an afternoon snack or dessert – it hits the spot anytime of day!
Watermelon Pizza
Having watermelon has never been more fun!
Ingredients:
- 1 Seedless Watermelon Round, center cut 1" slice
- 5.3oz. Greek Vanilla Yogurt (individual serving size container)
- Fresh Raspberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Fresh Blackberries
- 4-6 Bing Cherries, optional
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
Directions:
- Slice a 1-inch round from the center of the watermelon (largest section)
- Set out on a platter, then slice into quarters, then half again to make 8 slices.
- Top with Greek Vanilla Yogurt or yogurt of choice.
- Sprinkle with fresh berries or fruit of choice.
- Drizzle with coconut and Serve.
Enjoy!!!
Note: Obviously if you are serving a crowd cut more slices from the watermelon, creating more pizza slices.
Hi, I’m Vicki Bensinger! I have been teaching culinary classes throughout Missouri since 1992. I offer personalized private culinary classes for individuals and small groups in the comfort of your home or organization.
You know how to make eating healthy loads of fun Vicki!
Isn’t this fun? It’s tasty too! I sound like Lucille Ball!
What a cool presentation! Love this healthy, yummy and gorgeous dessert!
I agree, it’s so much fun looking at it on a platter and even better to indulge in!
When I first saw the title I was thinking a hot dish and was wondering how the heck that was going to work. Never thought a dessert — really like the idea of this. Bet you could make an appetizer version of this, too. Exceptionally creative — thanks.
You definitely could make an appetizer version maybe even add some prosciutto on top and leave off the yogurt and add grilled peaches, etc, Glad you liked this!
Such a fun and perfect summer treat!
I agree!
I love this! I’ve been eating watermelon everyday now for 2 weeks so this looks like something fun to do when I cut open the one that’s sitting on the counter. Thanks!