Description
Delightful watermelon stars bring summer magic to dessert tables with playful geometric shapes that spark joy. Crisp, refreshing slices create an enchanting treat guests will adore and children will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 seedless watermelon (medium, approximately 5 pounds / 2.27 kilograms)
Cutting Tools:
- 1 large cutting board
- 1 sharp chef’s knife
- 1 star-shaped cookie cutter
Optional Serving Accessories:
- 1 serving platter
Instructions
- Position the watermelon horizontally on a stable cutting surface, ensuring it won’t roll or slip during preparation.
- Divide the watermelon precisely into two equal halves using a sharp chef’s knife with a smooth, confident motion.
- Rotate one watermelon half so the flat cut surface rests firmly against the cutting board, creating a stable base for further processing.
- Remove the protective green exterior by carefully sliding the knife between the white rind and pink flesh, angling the blade to eliminate all white and green portions.
- Generate uniform slices approximately 3/4 inch thick, maintaining consistent width to ensure optimal cookie cutter performance.
- Select a clean, food-safe star-shaped cookie cutter with sharp edges for precise cutting.
- Position the cookie cutter strategically on each watermelon slice, pressing down firmly and rocking slightly to create perfect star shapes.
- Rotate and reposition the cutter to maximize star yield from each slice, minimizing potential waste.
- Repeat the entire slicing and star-cutting process with the remaining watermelon half to complete the decorative fruit preparation.
- Arrange the watermelon stars on a serving platter, creating an attractive and whimsical presentation for guests.
Notes
- Slice watermelon on a stable surface to prevent slipping and ensure safe cutting.
- Use a sharp chef’s knife for clean, precise cuts through the tough watermelon rind.
- Choose a star cookie cutter with clean, sharp edges to create crisp star shapes without crushing the fruit.
- Chill watermelon beforehand for firmer texture and easier cutting, making star shapes more defined and precise.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 46
- Sugar: 9.5 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg