Fresh Watermelon Pizza Recipe with Creamy Yogurt and Berry Stars
A light and refreshing summer dessert featuring a watermelon ‘pizza crust’ topped with creamy Greek yogurt and star-shaped mixed berries. Perfect for quick, easy, and visually striking treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large seedless watermelon round, about 1 inch thick
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), cut into small star shapes
- A handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
- Zest of one lime
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice off a 1-inch thick round from the middle of the watermelon. Lay it flat on a large serving plate or pizza board.
- Prepare the yogurt spread: In a medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Slice and shape the berries: Wash and dry the mixed berries. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from larger berries or slice smaller berries in half. Alternatively, slice or dice berries thinly.
- Spread the yogurt: Evenly spread the yogurt mixture over the watermelon round using a spreading knife or offset spatula to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Arrange the berry stars: Scatter the star-shaped berries artistically over the yogurt layer, distributing colors evenly.
- Garnish and finish: Sprinkle lime zest evenly over the top and scatter chopped fresh mint leaves if using.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the watermelon pizza for about 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and keep it cool.
Notes
Use a serrated knife to slice the watermelon cleanly without crushing it. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and honey with maple syrup. Prepare shortly before serving to avoid sogginess. Star-shaped berries add fun visual appeal but can be replaced with thin slices or small pieces if cookie cutters are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (about 1/8 o
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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