This Watermelon Pizza with Feta is a beautiful, refreshing, and super delicious summer treat. A lighter version than most, the flavor of lime puts this one over the top.
This Watermelon Pizza recipe is a work of art, and it's so much fun!
This recipe is unique in that it's a lighter version than most watermelon pizzas -- most have a cream cheese frosting or a whipped cream layer of some sort.
It's also a very refreshing, healthy dessert, making it ideal for summertime.
The Fresh Ingredients
- mini seedless watermelon - I prefer the red because I find they're usually a touch sweeter, but you can also use yellow watermelons.
- strawberries - Look for strawberries that are bright red and have a natural shine, with bright green stems.
- blueberries - Look for blueberries with smooth skin that are deep purple to almost black in color.
- Finger limes or lime juice - Finger limes are shaped like tiny fingers and filled with hundreds of tiny balls of lime juice -- edible bubbles, if you will. These "bubbles" literally pop between your teeth and add an amazing soft crunch to this recipe. If you can't get your hands on Finger Limes, use fresh lime juice. (Learn all about Finger limes.) You can get Finger limes from Melissa's Produce. And you can often find them in the specialty section of some produce departments at more upscale grocery stores.
- Feta cheese - The slightly salty flavor of the Feta with sweet watermelon is a delicious classic paring. You can substitute the Feta with most cheeses that are on the soft side. Goat cheese is delicious with the fruit, but to add the saltiness, use Cotija, Gorgonzola or a Blue Cheese.
- fresh thyme - Mint and basil would also be lovely -- or any combination thereof.
- black pepper - It might surprise you to have black pepper in a dessert, but it works beautifully with the other ingredients in this dessert. You might also be surprised that some black peppers are better than others. I always use Kampot Pepper which is outstanding adds a bit of interest to the fresh fruit.
(See recipe card below for quantities.)
How to Make it
- Cut a thick round slice of a mini seedless watermelon into six slices, just as you would a pie.
- Either drizzle about half of the juice of one lime over the watermelon slices, or squeeze the "bubbles" out of a Finger lime evenly over the slices.
- Arrange the strawberries and blueberries on top, any way you'd like to. Add the crumbled Feta evenly.
- Add a few turns of black pepper, and drizzle it with a bit more lime juice or more Finger lime "bubbles."
Recipe Tips
- For the size we're going for, cut through the center of the watermelon (horizontally).
- This recipe uses a mini watermelon, but you can make this with any size, just add to the amount of the other ingredients. And to make more than two servings (one round), cut as many thick rounds as you'd like, and again, adjust the other ingredients accordingly.
- Be sure to choose a ripe watermelon. Here are six great ways to tell is a watermelon is ripe.
Serving Suggestions
- I think of this as a light fresh fruit dessert, that's lovely after almost any meal. And who doesn't love a no-bake dessert on a hot summer day?
- It also makes for a fun addition to a barbecue. It's excellent alongside grilled steak, and all sorts of grilled vegetables.
- It's a delicious way to serve a healthy breakfast, and it would be a pretty centerpiece on your brunch table.
- Looking for great options for a healthy and refreshing snack for your kids in the summer? This watermelon recipe will be a super fun treat for them!
- This would also be fantastic with balsamic glaze drizzled over it. You can do this the way it's done in my plum and ice cream recipe.
Can you make it ahead?
Yes! You can make this as early as the night before you want to serve it. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated.
More Must-try Summer Watermelon Recipes
- Watermelon Halloumi Sandwich
- Watermelon Cucumber Salsa
- Compressed Watermelon Salad
- Grilled Watermelon with Chile and Lime
- Watermelon Basil Salad with Avocado
Watermelon is a favorite fruit for so many people during the summer months, so I hope you'll try this watermelon fruit pizza, and love it as much as my family and I do!
Watermelon Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices of a mini, seedless watermelon (about 5-inch diameter)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or a couple of Finger limes
- about 4 small strawberries, washed and dried, thinly sliced
- about 2 dozen blueberries washed & dried
- about 2 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese
Garnishes
- a few slices of lime
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus a few sprigs washed and dried
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep watermelon. On a clean dry surface, use a Chef's knife to cut 2 thick rounds from the center of a mini watermelon. Then cut the watermelon rounds horizontally, into approximately 6 slices, like a pie, and place them on large plates.
- Assemble. Either drizzle about half the juice of one lime over the watermelon slices, or squeeze the "bubbles" from about one finger lime on the slices. Now arrange the strawberries and blueberries on top, any way you'd like to. Add the crumbled Feta evenly.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with the finely chopped thyme and add the thyme sprigs, lime slices and a few turns of black pepper. Then drizzle with the remaining lime juice or more lime bubbles form a Finger lime and serve!
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sippitysup
Art indeed. This is so gorgeous. GREG
valentina
Thank you, Greg. xoxo
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Your aunt speaks the truth!
valentina
Thank you, Dorothy! xoxo
Priscilla | ShesCookin
Absolutely! You are an artist, Valentina. Plain watermelon slices aren't going to cut it anymore 😉 Pinning and dding to my 4th of July roundup!
valentina
Thanks so much, Priscilla! My aunt is the real artist, which is why I loved her telling me I found mine. 🙂 xoxo
Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday
I love the idea of watermelon pizza. Finally, a pizza to not feel guilty about!! You are an artist indeed. We all have some touch of an artist in some form 🙂
valentina
Thanks so much, Jennifer. I think we all do too. 🙂
Krysten (@themomnoms)
This is absolutely art.
I love your photography. I'm glad you found your niche, where you belong in the art world.
I remember when I was a chef and making beautiful food wondering how I could capture that forever, then I started really getting into photography. It's like the photos are my minds eye, my creativity.
I have seen similar recipes to this, but I feel like the blueberries and lime put it over the rest! Seems perfect for summer!
valentina
Thank you so much, Krysten! So appreciate the kind words. 🙂
Brian Jones
What a fabulously summery dish, sounds light refreshing and all they way round lovely!
valentina
Thanks, Brian! Enjoy! 🙂
Lisa @garlicandzest.com
Well, your photography skills are clear - this is lovely! And a fun representation of a regular 'za -- I'll bet the kids go nuts for it!
valentina
It's a great idea for a healthier dessert for the kids. Thank you! 🙂
swayam
looks amazing!!! I know what you mean.. I come from a family of writers. It always feels amazing when I hear someone loved the post I wrote and comes to my blog to read my stories as much as for the food and pics. Its like a validation that you fit into the family too 😛 PS: I am sooo intrigued by this idea! Fab
valentina
Thank you so much. And I so get that. 🙂
Christina
Super beautiful and a great idea!
valentina
Thank you, Christina!!!
Deb|EastofEdenCooking
Gorgeous photos Valentina! And paired with a fabulous summer recipe too, sublime!
valentina
Thank you so much, Deb! XO
David
I don't think Tucson will ever get finger limes! Oh well...
I want you to show some of your grandmother's bears! How fun to be in such a creative family!
valentina
I wish I had a few finger limes to send you, David. (And a cute bear.) 😉 xoxo
Coco in the Kitchen
Such an easy, beautiful, refreshing idea, Valentina Bella! I'm putting this on the table for the 4th. Thanks! xo
valentina
Thank you Colette! Hope you have a super fun holiday weekend! 🙂 xo