Watermelon Pizza for Kids – Easy Summer Snack
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This watermelon pizza is a quick, refreshing summer snack that kids can help make themselves.
Thick watermelon slices are topped with whipped topping and fresh fruit to create a colorful fruit “pizza” that comes together in about 10 minutes.
It’s perfect for hot summer days, playdates, parties or anytime you want an easy fruit-based dessert for kids.
Why Kids Love Watermelon Pizza
Watermelon pizza is simple, colorful and easy to customize.
Kids can choose their own fruit toppings and decorate each slice however they like, which makes it feel more like an activity than just another snack.
It’s also a fun way to serve fresh fruit during the summer.
Watermelon Pizza Topping Ideas
You can keep the toppings simple or let everyone make their own combination.
Try:
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip
- Honey
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Kiwi
- Bananas
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Fresh mint or basil
- Sprinkles
Kids in the Kitchen
This is an easy recipe for getting kids involved in the kitchen.
Depending on their age and skill level, kids can help:
- Spread the whipped topping
- Arrange the fruit
- Choose their toppings
- Cut softer fruits with a kid-safe knife
- Decorate each watermelon slice
For younger kids, I like using these kid-safe cooking knives. They’re lightweight, easy for small hands to grip and work well for softer foods like strawberries, kiwi, bananas, bread and cheese.
Cooking together also gives kids opportunities to practice fine motor skills, following directions, reading and basic math.
How to Make Watermelon Pizza
Ingredients
- watermelon
- Cool Whip
- Fruit for toppings, such as strawberries, kiwi and blueberries
Step 1: Cut the Watermelon
Slice the watermelon crosswise to make a round piece about 1 inch thick.
Cut the watermelon round into 8 wedges to create the pizza slices.
Step 2: Add the Whipped Topping
Transfer the watermelon slices to a serving plate.
Spread Cool Whip over the top of each slice to create the “pizza sauce.”
Step 3: Add the Fruit
Top the watermelon pizza with sliced or diced fruit and any other toppings you like.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Can You Make Watermelon Pizza Vegan?
Yes.
Use a vegan whipped topping in place of Cool Whip to make the recipe vegan.
Watermelon Pizza Tips
For the best results:
- Use a ripe, chilled watermelon.
- Pat the watermelon dry before adding the whipped topping if the surface is very wet.
- Add the toppings shortly before serving.
- Try different fruit combinations depending on what you have available.
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Watermelon Pizza
Ingredients
- watermelon
- Cool Whip
- Diced fruit for toppings, such as strawberries, kiwi and blueberries
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon crosswise to create a round piece about 1 inch thick.watermelon
- Cut the watermelon round into 8 wedges to create the pizza slices.Cool Whip
- Transfer the watermelon slices to a serving plate.Diced fruit for toppings, such as strawberries, kiwi and blueberries
- Spread Cool Whip over the top of the watermelon slices.
- Add the sliced or diced fruit and any other toppings you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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