4th of July Watermelon Pizza

Patriotic watermelon pizza topped with whipped cream cheese and mixed berries—bright, no-bake summer treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 large round slice seedless watermelon (about 1 inch thick)

02 - ½ cup blueberries

03 - ½ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

04 - ½ cup raspberries

→ Cream Topping

05 - ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, cold

06 - 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

07 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar

08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay the watermelon slice flat on a large cutting board. Gently pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

02 - In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined.

03 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.

04 - Evenly spread the cream topping over the watermelon slice, leaving a small border around the edge.

05 - Decorate the "pizza" with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries in a festive pattern.

06 - Sprinkle with fresh mint if desired.

07 - Cut the watermelon "pizza" into 8 wedges and serve immediately.

# Cooking Tips:

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When you unveil this watermelon pizza, everyone lights up with surprise and pure summer joy.
The whole thing comes together in minutes, making it a go-to for last-minute entertaining or a cool family treat.

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If you skip patting the watermelon dry, the topping may slide right off, leaving a soggy mess.
Whipping the cream separately from the cream cheese makes the topping fluffy rather than stodgy—something I once learned by shortcutting and regretting it.

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