Watermelon slices cut into wedges, topped with cheese, balsamic reduction and fresh mint. Watermelon Pizza is a fun and easy summer fruit dessert. Perfect for BBQ parties, or tasty healthy eating any time of day.
When the heat gets turned up outside, refreshing watermelon is a great way to help cool you down. It is the key ingredient in Watermelon Mint Refresher. Thirst quenching with no added sugar.
Do you enjoy watermelon in the summer? My grandkids cannot get enough of this sweet, juicy fruit. This easy watermelon fruit pizza recipe is one of their favourites.
Summer is the time to enjoy so many wonderful fruits. Strawberry season is one of my favourite times of the year. Sweet Strawberry Bruschetta seems to be happening quite a bit these days. In fact, I will be taking it to our next BBQ party.
This easy watermelon dessert recipe is a great way to showcase all the flavours of the season. You can have so much fun with this fruit pizza. Fruit for dessert is perfect for HOT weather eating.
HOW TO MAKE WATERMELON FRUIT PIZZA
It is super easy to make this refreshing, healthy summer dessert. Get a nice round mini seedless watermelon. The bigger the watermelon, the bigger the pizza wedges.
Cut the watermelon into slices (about 1 inch thick), then cut each slice into wedges. This will be the pizza crust. I cut mine into quarters, the choice is yours. This will be your watermelon pizza crust.
Now comes the fun part, the pizza toppings. Let your imagination create the most delicious watermelon pizza you this summer. The combinations are endless.
WATERMELON PIZZA TOPPINGS
For this watermelon pizza recipe, I used mascarpone cheese, sliced strawberries, strawberry balsamic glaze and fresh mint. Honestly, there are so many choices. You can even set up a “make your own” fruit pizza station. How fun would that be?
Topping ideas include (but not limited to):
- soft spreadable cheeses (cream cheese, ricotta, mascarpone)
- greek yogurt
- feta cheese
- olives
- fruits of all kind (berries, pineapple, mango, apples, pears)
- balsamic reduction/glazes
- fresh herbs (basil, mint)
- jams/jellies (things like jalapeno/strawberry preserves or wine jellies)
- nuts/seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds)
- chocolate chips (just because you can)
Can you see where I am going here? This watermelon dessert recipe is fun and easy. Healthy and gluten-free too. Stress-free desserts are a must, especially during the summer.
We eat fruit a lot in the summer. Fruit salads are great for brunch. One of our favourite BBQ side dishes is Pineapple Mango Salsa. OMG, this would be a great topping on this watermelon pizza too.
Give this recipe a try at your next backyard party, and let me know what mouthwatering combination of flavours you came up with. Watermelon Pizza is the perfect snack, appetizer or easy summer dessert.
We happen to LOVE using cheese in recipes, especially Canadian cheese. If you love cheese as much as we do….give this Cold Smoked Brie a try. Sure to be a hit at your next BBQ party.
Do you have a favourite watermelon dessert recipe?
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Watermelon Pizza Easy Fruit Dessert
Ingredients
- 14 ounce watermelon slice (cut into wedges)
- 2 ounces strawberries (sliced)
- 1 tsp. balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp. mascarpone cheese
- mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut your watermelon into 1-inch slices.
- Cut the slices into desired wedges. The bigger the watermelon slices, the more slices you can cut them into.
- Top with cheese.
- Add the sliced strawberries.
- Dot with balsamic glaze.
- Garnish with fresh mint.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Notes
Debra
These are adorable! I’m all about healthy options for dessert and these are an awesome choice. Love the suggestion to do a make your own pizza bar. Great idea for the kiddos (and the adults too).
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is a fun recipe for everyone to make what they like.
Nicoletta Sugarlovespices
What a fun and delicious way to have watermelon than dressing it up like a pizza! Love your choices: mascarpone, strawberries, balsamic and mint. Screams freshness and summer and kids and grown-ups will love it!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun and easy entertaining dish for sure….ENJOY!
Sara
I have had a sweet watermelon pizza that had a lot of berries on it. It was pretty good! I really like your suggestion of olives as a topping. I wonder how this would be with shredded lettuce as a topping instead of mint? I guess I better pick up a melon and find out!
Homemade & Yummy
Give it a try…so many topping options…so good.
Kitty
This would make such a great party appetizer!!! And right now we have so much fresh mint! Adding this to my list of recipes to try!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…it is perfect for entertaining for sure.
Patti
I have made watermelon pizza before, but only with sweet toppings. I loved salt or tajin on watermelon, so I know that the salty cheese, the sweet tart balsamic vinegar, and the mint are pure genius. I really love the suggestions forvother combinations, so I can up my watermelon pizza game.
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun entertaining recipe for sure. Enjoy!!
Anne Murphy
How cute is that? I love fruit desserts, especially in summer when the fruit is so ripe and lovely – but I have found I need to dress it up a bit or some family members feel they are missing something. This is such a fun way to do that – and give them the creamy cheese, and… make them feel that it is a Real Dessert.
Homemade & Yummy
This really is a fun dessert to make…and let them decorate their own slices.
Dominique
I LOVE this healthy summer idea. It’s so fun! I think it would be fun to have a watermelon pizza making party with the kids!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun one for the kids to get involved with for sure. They love decorating their own pizza slices.
carissa
I love this idea! I’m thinking it would also be a great snack to put in my son’s lunchbox! He would love it!
Homemade & Yummy
That sounds like a delicious idea to me.
Cathleen
I rarely buy watermelon because I don’t have a car, so I would need to walk with it on my 20 minute walk. But maybe I’ll buy the pre-cut ones, because this pizza is calling my name!
Homemade & Yummy
Well I hope you can figure out a way to give this delicious recipe a try. I know you will not be disappointed.
Shelley
I am so head-over-heels in love with this idea! And especially your suggestion that you could even turn this into a make-your-own pizza station – what a fun idea for a backyard party! And your photos are just lovely – absolutely droolworthy! Fantastic post – thank you so much!
Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. This certainly is a fun dessert…and YES the DIY station is perfect for entertaining.
Pearl Rodrigues
Loving the feel of this dessert. I think it’s going to be a perfect dessert for a poolside party. I can’t wait to treat my guest with this one
Homemade & Yummy
YES…poolside perfect for sure. ENJOY!
Kiki Johnson
This is such a fun dessert perfect for the hot months! I love watermelon and the toppings sound delish! Who doesnt like masacarpone balamico and strawberries? Will save this for later!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this is one of our favourite summer recipes for sure.
Tammy
I really love this idea! Such a refreshing and creative twist for summer. Definitely making this…love this healthy treat to cool down with during this heat wave 😀
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this is the perfect, refreshing dessert for the HOT summer days we have been experiencing.
Carolyn
I love this idea, so perfect for summer!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. It is a fun one for sure.
Amy Nash
This is such an easy, great dessert idea! Especially for kids so they don’t get too sugar crazy!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…this is perfect for kids. They love making their own creations.
Crystal Faulkner
I love unique ideas just like this one! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you give this fun and delicious recipe a try.
Sandra
This is a home run! My nieces and nephews LOVE it! Did I mention that I love it, too? It’s a great way to have a heathy dessert with “wow” factor.
Homemade & Yummy
So glad to hear it was a hit….we LOVE it too.
Kelly Anthony
I have a salad recipe like this one, but never thought to put it in pizza form! How fun for a party! Love it 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun BBQ party dish for sure.
Denise
This is such a cute and fun idea! I would love to make this for a party …. or maybe my next book club. It looks pretty easy to make too which is a bonus. Sometimes I had to cook when it’s so hot outside.
Homemade & Yummy
It is super easy to make…hope you give it a try.
Heather
Absolutely LOVE this twist on watermelon! Perfect refreshing treat for now when the weather is so warm. Very creative and watermelon pizza just became my new favorite snack idea!
Homemade & Yummy
I could eat this everyday for sure.
Jersey Girl Cooks
I love this! So great for all the hot summer days we have had!
Homemade & Yummy
YES this is HOT weather eating perfect for sure.
Ashley
this looks so refreshing!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks for stopping by, hope you give it a try.
Stephanie Simmons
This would be a great option for a healthier after-dinner treat ! Love it!
Homemade & Yummy
Healthy and fun at the same time. It is a win all the way around.
Chef Mireille
wow so refreshing – perfect for hot summer days
Homemade & Yummy
It certainly is. Fun for everyone to get involved with too.