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Get It NowLiving in sunny Florida, I’m no stranger to steamy days that just beg for something cool and refreshing. And while I’ve been making this watermelon pizza for years (mainly around Memorial Day and 4th of July), it’s made an appearance at my house a lot more since moving here. It’s naturally sweet, cold, colorful, and incredibly easy to put together. It’s just what you need to cool off this summer!
Why You’ll Love My Watermelon Pizza
- Sweet and refreshing – Juicy watermelon! Fresh berries! A tangy cream cheese frosting drizzle! A pop of mint! I’ve got so many amazing flavors (and colors) going on here that just scream summer.
- No cooking required – It’s super quick to assemble, and you don’t need your oven. This watermelon pizza is my go-to hassle-free summer treat.
- Kid-friendly favorite – This makes such a fun, healthy dessert for kids. Mine can’t get enough of watermelon. I bet it’ll be a big hit with your family, too!
- Festive red, white, and blue – The festive colors make it the perfect Memorial Day or Independence Day recipe after enjoying some juicy burgers. But I also make this fruit pizza as an easy, light snack or dessert for any hot day.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my watermelon pizza recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Watermelon – Think of this as your “pizza crust.” See below for how I slice it.
- Fresh Fruit – I went with blueberries and raspberries for my pizza toppings, because they’re lower in sugar and add the perfect pop of color for the 4th! See my variations below for other fruit options.
- Cream Cheese – This forms the rich, creamy base of my icing, which will help the toppings stick to the watermelon pizza. Sometimes I make it with mascarpone cheese instead.
- Heavy Cream – Just a bit to thin out the icing. You can use half and half or even regular milk, but you’ll need less since they are thinner.
- Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This is my natural sweetener to sweeten the icing without any refined sugar or calories. Unlike most options, it dissolves completely for a smooth result. If you want to use another sweetener, check my sweetener conversion chart — but keep in mind that many can cause the icing to turn out gritty. Honey or maple syrup (or my natural sugar-free honey or maple syrup) work well, but they can thin out the frosting, so if you’re using one of those I recommend reducing the lemon juice by half.
- Lemon Juice – Adds a nice zing and brightness. Lime juice is good, too!
- Vanilla Extract – I like this brand.
- Fresh Mint – It’s optional, but perks up the watermelon pizza with a cool, fresh kick. If you’re not a fan, fresh basil is a nice alternative.
How To Make Watermelon Pizza
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Cut the watermelon. Grab a whole watermelon and slice it right down the middle to get a thick round, like a big disc. (You can enjoy the rest of the watermelon on its own, but we’re not using it for this recipe.)
- Make the frosting. Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered Besti, lemon juice, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle it on top. I like to drizzle with a spoon, but you can also pipe or just spread the cream mixture over the big slice of watermelon.
- Add the toppings. Top with berries, and fresh mint leaves if you like.
- Cut into slices. Cut the watermelon pizza into 8 slices (or however many you like, but I find that 8 makes them easier to pick up). Enjoy!
My Recipe Tips
- Start with cold fruit. Watermelon pizza tastes best cold, so I highly recommend using watermelon and berries straight from the fridge.
- Use softened cream cheese at room temp. It mixes more easily, so you get a smooth icing. If you forget to set it out, you can microwave it for about 15 seconds to blend easily, but then I recommend chilling the icing in the fridge before adding to your pizza.
- Don’t have a blender? A hand mixer also works. If you don’t have that either, use my variation below with yogurt instead.
- Double or triple the recipe for a party. My watermelon pizza here only makes 8 servings, but you can easily whip up more! The slices from the center of the watermelon work best.
- Sweeten to your liking. I like the cream cheese topping mildly sweet, but you can totally adjust the sweetener to your taste.
- Extra frosting? Bonus! Sometimes you might end up with too much frosting, depending on the size of your watermelon. When I have extra, I just drizzle it over fresh berries.
Topping Variations
- Yogurt Icing – If you want an even lighter icing, replace the cream cheese and lemon juice with 1/4 cup of regular or Greek yogurt.
- Balsamic Base – Another twist I like sometimes is using balsamic glaze instead of the icing. This version tastes great with some crumbled feta cheese on top, and basil instead of mint.
- Other Fruit – Feel free to use other berries (like blackberries or sliced strawberries) or even other fruit, like kiwi slices, diced pineapple, or sliced cherries. I toss them into a fruit salad or make frozen yogurt when I have extras!
- Nuts – Sprinkle on some sliced almonds, pecans, or other chopped nuts for a crunchy contrast.
Storage & Meal Prep
Watermelon pizza doesn’t store well (it gets soggy), but you can definitely whip up the frosting and slice the watermelon in advance. Just assemble it fresh.
More Fruity Summer Recipes
I love all the fresh fruit this season! Try some of my other ways to enjoy it this summer below. And if you’re making this watermelon pizza for 4th of July, whip up my yogurt bark for more red, white, and blue!
My Blender For This Recipe
You can use any blender, but since there isn’t a lot of frosting, a small one works best. I use the mini twister jar that came with my high-power blender.
Watermelon Pizza
My easy watermelon pizza with cream cheese icing, fresh berries, and mint is a refreshing, healthy summer dessert. Make it in 15 minutes!
Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Slice the watermelon at the thickest part into a 1-inch-thick disc. (You can enjoy the rest of the watermelon on its own, but we’re not using it for this recipe.)
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Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered Besti, lemon juice, and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust the sweetener to taste.
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Drizzle, spread, or pipe the cream mixture over the watermelon slice. Top with berries, and fresh mint if you like.
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Cut the watermelon pizza into 8 slices. Enjoy!
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/8 of the entire pizza
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Watermelon Pizza
Gratitude Moment
We got some amazing news last week that I’m feeling very grateful for. A big nationwide retailer has accepted my Besti sweeteners (including the one in this watermelon pizza) into hundreds of stores across the country, starting this fall! I can’t share which stores just yet, but this is the first time a big chain has taken a chance on these little sweeteners I whipped up in my own kitchen. To say I’m excited, thankful, and blown away is an understatement!
What grocery stores do you shop at most? Aside from the obvious that I’d love to get Besti there, it also helps me decide which ingredients to use in my recipes, so they are accessible for you!
15 Comments
Art Reyes
0This watermelon pizza was a fun and refreshing treat! The kids enjoyed decorating their slices, and the hint of lemon juice in the frosting added a nice tang.
Carol Ann Walsh
0Congrats on the big news! That’s so exciting and well-deserved. I mostly shop at Albertson’s and Trader Joe’s. Can’t wait to see Besti on the shelves! Love all your recipes,Maya. I made this watermellon pizza for the grandkids.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you so much, Carol! And thank you for sharing the stores you shop at, this helps!
jersuerhodes
0I’ve seen a couple of your items in Meijer stores – would love to see the Besti ones too.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Yay, thank you!! I would too, hopefully soon!
Addison
0This is a great healthy snack idea!
Catherine
0Me neither. I’ve obviously been doing it wrong over the last year.
Catherine
0Hi, this looks lovely, but just wondering how you get the net carbs as 7g? I usually add carbs + sugar – fibre. Do you have a different method? Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Catherine, The carb count on any nutrition label already includes the sugars (you don’t need to add them again). So, the net carbs would be total carbs minus fiber and minus sweetener. Hope this helps!
Catherine
0Thank you. I think we do it differently in the UK – at least from what I’ve read on the Atkins diet site. Apparently, we should just take the carbs and not deduct the fibre or sugar as that is already included in the carbs (as you’ve pointed out). It can get very confusing.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Interesting. I didn’t know UK nutrition labels were different. In the US, the total carb count already includes the sugar and fiber.
Supriya Kutty
0OMG! Watermelon and pizza are the most favorite things I like to eat and this is the combination of these two, so I love this. Thank you for sharing this great idea!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Sue
0This is so cool, sharing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Sue!