Summer Watermelon Pizza with Berries (Printable Version)

A refreshing summer dessert with watermelon, cream, and berries.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 large round slice seedless watermelon (about 1 inch thick)
02 - ½ cup blueberries
03 - ½ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - ½ cup raspberries

→ Cream Topping

05 - ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, cold
06 - 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
07 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay the watermelon slice flat on a large cutting board. Gently pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
04 - Evenly spread the cream topping over the watermelon slice, leaving a small border around the edge.
05 - Decorate the "pizza" with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries in a festive pattern.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh mint if desired.
07 - Cut the watermelon "pizza" into 8 wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dessert is not only eye-catching but also refreshingly hydrating.
  • It’s a quick assembly project, perfect for those last-minute parties.
02 -
  • Ensure your watermelon slice is at least an inch thick; too thin can lead to a soggy base.
  • Chilling the mixing bowl for whipping cream is a game-changer for achieving stiff peaks.
03 -
  • Using chilled tools helps create the lightest whipped cream.
  • Play around with different fruits; the canvas is deliciously versatile.
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