For those hot summer months when you don’t want to turn the oven on, these Patriotic Watermelon Pizzas are the perfect treat, especially for the 4th! A thin slice of watermelon, coated with fresh whipped cream, and a festive layer of fruit, this healthy and refreshing dessert or snack is easy to put together. Even your kids can do it!
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All you need to assemble these Patriotic Watermelon Pizzas are:
- Whole, sliced watermelon
- whipped cream of choice
- blueberries
- strawberries
- star-shaped watermelon
You can slice the watermelon ahead of time as well as cut them into star shapes and leave them on the table for an edible DIY activity for your kids at your next BBQ. Allow them to slather the whipped cream over the watermelon slices and make whatever holiday-inspired designs that speak to their hearts.
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What better way to celebrate this patriotic holiday than with your very own Patriotic Watermelon Pizzas!
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PinIngredients
- 1 small watermelon
- 1 1/2 c. whipped cream of choice
- blueberries
- strawberries, sliced
- watermelon pieces, cut into star shapes
Instructions
- Cut the whole watermelon into 6 slices. Pat dry on both sides with a paper towel.
- Top with about 1/4 c. whipped cream onto each watermelon slice.
- Add layers of berries to make a flag or a random design of your liking.
- Devour immediately.
See what I mean? So easy that even your kids can participate! Just slice into fours after you assemble this fresh fruit treat and eat like a pizza. Viola! Your watermelon pizza is served.
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If you make these Patriotic Watermelon Pizzas on Instagram, I’d love to see it! Just tag @forkandbeans or use the hashtag #forkandbeans. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
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