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Fresh Star-Shaped Watermelon Pizza

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A quick and easy summer treat featuring star-shaped watermelon slices topped with a creamy honey-vanilla cream cheese spread and fresh berries. Perfect for refreshing, light, and colorful gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium-sized seedless watermelon, chilled
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh berries (blueberries, sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
  • Small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped or whole
  • Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the watermelon. Slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rounds on a cutting board.
  2. Use a sharp star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many star slices as possible. Reserve leftover watermelon for snacking.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with honey and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Adjust sweetness if desired.
  4. Rinse berries gently under cold water and pat dry. Slice larger berries like strawberries thinly to fit on watermelon stars.
  5. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each watermelon star using a spreading knife or offset spatula.
  6. Arrange berries artistically on top of the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and optional toppings like toasted coconut or nuts.
  7. Keep assembled watermelon pizzas chilled until ready to serve. Assemble no more than 30 minutes before serving to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean star shapes. Keep ingredients chilled for best texture. Spread cream cheese thinly to avoid sogginess. Assemble no more than 30 minutes before serving. Optional toppings add texture and nutrition. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with coconut-based cream cheese or thick coconut yogurt.

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