Watermelon Pizza is a fun and easy summer fruit dessert. Perfect for BBQ parties, or tasty healthy eating any time of day.
This watermelon dessert pizza is super easy to make. Pizza wedges with cheese, fruit slices, and a tasty balsamic drizzle. This flavoured simple syrup recipe would be a great topping too.
Do you enjoy recipes with watermelon in the summer? My grandkids absolutely love watermelon juice. Thirst-quenching with no added sugar. A great way to cool down in the summer heat.
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.
All summer parties should have easy appetizers, and this baked feta with strawberries is so delicious. It can be enjoyed as a dessert too. Great on the weekend brunch menu.
This easy watermelon recipe is a great way to showcase all the flavours of the season. Fruit desserts are perfect for HOT weather eating. If you have tried grilled watermelon, how about Grilled Strawberries?
Making A Watermelon Pizza Is Super Easy
- 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.
- Now comes the fun part, the pizza toppings. The combinations are endless.
Fruit Pizza Toppings
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)
- (affiliate)balsamic reduction/glazes
- fresh herbs (basil, mint)
- (affiliate)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 Mango Salsa. OMG, this would be a great topping on this watermelon pizza too.
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.
If you love pizza and don’t have the time to make it from scratch, I have the perfect solution. This speedy cheat pizza is faster than delivery and makes a great shortcut for a quick family dinner.
Benefits Of Eating Watermelon
I am pretty sure you already know all the healthy reasons to chow down on this delicious fruit. Juicy, sweet and super nutritious.
- helps with muscle soreness
- helps with kidney disorders
- may help in the prevention of certain cancers
- helps with asthma
- lowers blood pressure
- improves digestion
- lowers inflammation
- improves immunity
- contains vitamins and antioxidants
Tips On Choosing The BEST Watermelon
- Find the FIELD SPOT. This is where the watermelon rested on the ground. You want that spot to be nice and large and yellow in colour.
- Look for SUGAR SPOTS. Lots of black spots means sugar is seeping out. Pick one with no (or at least not many) spots.
- DULL APPEARANCE is best. A shiny flesh indicates an unripe interior.
- KNOCK, knock!! A hard firm flesh that makes a thud when you tap is what you are looking for.
- WEIGH IN. The heavier the better.
- UNIFORM shape. Either round or oval with no irregular bumps.
Looking for more fun summer recipes?
- Smoked Apples are a fun twist on traditional apple crisp. Makes the perfect bbq dessert. Just add ice cream.
- Cheesecake Popsicles are packed with strawberry flavour and even contain graham cracker crumbs.
- Banana Popsicles are a healthy homemade treat. Avocados make them super creamy.
- Tequila Cocktail is the perfect summer patio drink. Complete with fresh strawberry puree and basil.
Watermelon Pizza (Fruit Pizza)
Ingredients
- 14 ounce watermelon slice (cut into wedges)
- 2 ounces strawberries (sliced)
- 1 teaspoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons 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.
Amanda
I can’t think of a more perfect summer recipe! I just love the creamy touch of the mascarpone, and the basil is such a delicious complement to the watermelon. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I love serving this at bbq parties. Always a hit …and the kids have a lot of fun with this one.
Sara
YUM! There is something so magical about watermelon and feta cheese specifically … but I really love that you used a spreadable cheese and balsamic on this watermelon pizza! What a gorgeous combination of flavors, and a perfect healthy idea!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You really can’t go wrong with this fun and delicious watermelon recipe.
Marisa F. Stewart
I had the grandsons over today and I made them the watermelon pizza. They went crazy over it, the littlest one most of all. It was a fun way for them to enjoy the fruit and the mascarpone cheese. They ate two big slices and would have eaten more if I’d had more. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE this. I love serving this at bbq parties. The kids love decorating their own slices.
Ashley F
This looks so good, can’t wait to try it this summer!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun and easy recipe. Perfect for summer entertaining. The kids love it.
Julie
We LOVE fruit for dessert in our house, so this is right up our ally. This would be soooo good with grilled watermelon, too!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes grilled watermelon would be great in this recipe. Hope you give it a try.
Dana
I love how refreshing this is, and I love the sweet and savory elements. Watermelon is so much more diverse than it gets credit for, I think. The pizza presentation is so fun and would go over well with kids! And I bet you could easily chop this up and turn it into a serveable salad for potlucks!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yes you can have lots of fun with this recipe for sure. The kids to love it. My grandkids ask for it all the time.
Jordan
This is such a clever idea for sprucing up watermelon. I’m always looking for fun summer dessert ideas – can’t wait to make this!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I hope you enjoy this as much as my family does. We really have fun with this recipe.
Anne Lawton
This is such a fun way to enjoy watermelon. It sounds so refreshing I can’t wait to give it a try this weekend!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…my grandkids love this recipe. Perfect for summer entertaining.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
This is such a great dessert idea for summer!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It sure is. I have even served it as part of the weekend brunch menu. Hope you give this recipe a try soon.
Lindsay Cotter
This is the perfect summer dessert! Great for cookouts!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is fun to make and fun to eat. The kids have a blast with this one.
Debra
What a fun idea! Watermelon is a staple in this house all summer long…and I’m always looking for new ways to use it. I can’t wait to serve this for a healthy delicious dessert. I bet the kids will be excited to help too.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect recipe for kids. They LOVE designing their own pizza slices.
Sharon
This ‘pizza’ was made for summer! I bet kids get a kick out of this so it would be perfect for cookouts or dessert.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE designing their own slices.
Trish Bozeman
This is such a fantastic idea! Love how versatile it is. My toddler would adore making these with me and then eating them. A must make!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I will be making this watermelon pizza for my grandkids all summer long.
Sean
As you say, the combinations are endless – but I have a hard time imagining myself departing from this combination! I love the way basil works with both strawberries and watermelon, and mascarpone is perfectly decadent without overwhelming the overall healthy character of the dessert. It’s a lovely combination with a fun and cute presentation. Great stuff!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
This really is fun to make and delicious to eat. Perfect for summer entertaining. The guests can even design their own slices for extra party fun.
Kylie | Midwest Foodie
I have been looking for a fun, healthy recipe for my daughter’s birthday party next month and she LOVES watermelon. This pizza is definitely going to be on the menu – my family is going to love it!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE this recipe. They have so much fun decorating their own slices. ENJOY!