Watermelon Pizza Juicy Summer Sensation (Printer-friendly)
Refreshing watermelon slice topped with Greek yogurt and fresh summer fruits.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1 large round slice seedless watermelon, 1 to 1.5 inches thick
→ Creamy Spread
02 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
03 - 1 tablespoon honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
05 - 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
06 - 1/2 cup blueberries
07 - 1/2 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
08 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut
09 - 1/4 cup granola or chopped nuts
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Position the watermelon slice flat on a large cutting board. Pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Spread the yogurt mixture evenly across the watermelon surface, maintaining a small border around the outer edge.
04 - Layer sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi in an attractive pattern over the yogurt base. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and granola or nuts as desired.
05 - Cut the watermelon into 6 equal wedges. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Its essentially an excuse to eat fruit for dessert while feeling fancy
- The creamy yogurt against cold crisp watermelon creates this ridiculous texture contrast nobody expects
- Looks impressive but takes literally minutes to throw together
02 -
- Watermelon releases water quickly, so assemble right before serving or youll end up with soup
- The rind acts as your plate, so cut it thick enough to hold together when you lift slices
- Room temperature fruit has more flavor than ice cold from the fridge
03 -
- Chill your watermelon slice in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling for extra cold crunch
- Mix a little lemon zest into the yogurt for brightness that cuts through the sweet
- The best watermelons have that yellow spot on one side where they rested on the ground ripening