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Watermelon Pizza Easy Fruit Dessert

*Updated* Aug 08, 2023 / By: 226 Comments

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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.

Watermelon Pizza with ricotta cheese, strawberries, balsamic and basil.Pin

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.

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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?

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this low-calorie fruit pizza can be found at the bottom of this post.

Fruit pizza with strawberries, cheese, mint and balsamic drizzle.Pin

Making A Watermelon Pizza Is Super Easy

  1. Get a nice round mini seedless watermelon. The bigger the watermelon, the bigger the pizza wedges.
  2. 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.
  3. Now comes the fun part, the pizza toppings. The combinations are endless.
Watermelon and watermelon wedges.Pin

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?

Ricotta cheese for topping fruit pizza.Pin

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)
A wedge of fruit pizza.Pin

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

  1. 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.
  2. Look for SUGAR SPOTS. Lots of black spots means sugar is seeping out. Pick one with no (or at least not many) spots.
  3. DULL APPEARANCE is best. A shiny flesh indicates an unripe interior.
  4. KNOCK, knock!! A hard firm flesh that makes a thud when you tap is what you are looking for.
  5. WEIGH IN. The heavier the better.
  6. UNIFORM shape. Either round or oval with no irregular bumps.
Fruit pizza slice made with a watermelon base.Pin

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.

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Watermelon Pizza Easy Fruit Dessert perfect for summer eating.

Watermelon Pizza (Fruit Pizza)

WATERMELON PIZZA is summer perfect. Fruit pizza wedges with cheese, sliced berries and a balsamic glaze.
5 from 108 votes
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Course: Appetizer, No Bake Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

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.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 132mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Notes

This recipe is for 1 slice of watermelon. Adjust the ratio of toppings accordingly, or to your preference.
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  1. Heidy

    I love watermelon, so this super simple Watermelon Pizza was perfect! So refreshing and delish! The entire family enjoyed it—definitely a keeper recipe for summer.

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  2. Farrukh Aziz

    This looks so vibrant and colorful! It was really refreshing, and the balsamic glaze tasted amazing!

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  3. Eva

    What a clever idea for a summertime dessert! I really appreciated the watermelon picking tips, too. I am always unsure so this was super helpful. I never really thought about educating myself and always chose randomly. I will definitely make better choices next time I shop for watermelon!

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    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      I know what you mean about trying to find a good watermelon. Hope the tips help. I use them all the time. Enjoy this fruit pizza. Perfect for summer.

  4. Heather

    This looks refreshing and delicious! Perfect summertime dessert! Thanks for the tips on choosing the best watermelon!

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  5. Zuzana

    Never ever in my life would I have imagined topping up water melon with something. And now I see this recipe. What great tips. My daughter is already trying it in the kitchen.

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  6. Chef Dennis

    This looks really festive and inviting! Your Watermelon Pizza will surely be a hit this summer.

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  7. Bernice

    What an easy and fun way to eat up all those delicious summer fruits. You could really let your imagination go wild here.

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  8. Brianna

    What a creative idea! My kids absolutely loved picking out their toppings for their watermelon pizzas.

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  9. Jeri

    What a fabulous idea for a barbecue! I’m definitely going to make this the next time I buy a watermelon! My kids will love it!

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  10. Kristina

    My kids really loved this new fun way to enjoy watermelon. It will be our new holiday barbecue must have.

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    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      I know right? My grandkids LOVE this recipe. Then like the fact they can decorate their own personal slices.

  11. Kyleigh

    This is such a fun summer dessert!!

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  12. Alexandra

    This is such a fun, beautiful presentation. Delicious flavours – fresh mint and watermelon is the best combination. Perfect for Summer entertaining!

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  13. Liz Cleland

    My grandmother used to put salt and mayonnaise on her watermelon. Such an interesting combination!

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  14. Nha

    Such a fun and pretty summer dessert! I love that this dessert pizza isn’t loaded with carbs which I truly do not need right now! 😉

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  15. Charity

    This watermelon recipe looks so refreshing! Can’t wait for the local watermelon harvest!

    Reply
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