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• Why You’ll Love My Watermelon Pizza
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Watermelon Pizza
• My Recipe Tips
• Topping Variations
• Storage & Meal Prep
• More Fruity Summer Recipes
• My Blender For This Recipe
• Watermelon Pizza Recipe card
• Gratitude Moment
• Recipe Reviews

Living 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 .

1. 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.)

1. Make the frosting. Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered Besti, lemon juice, and vanilla in a blender . Blend until smooth.
2. 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.

1. Add the toppings. Top with berries, and fresh mint leaves if you like.
2. 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!

Sugar Free Popsicles

Banana Ice Cream

Fruit Leather

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 .

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 slice Watermelon (a round disc, 1 inch thick) ▢
• 3 tbsp Cream cheese (softened, cut into cubes) ▢
• 3 tbsp Heavy cream ▢
• 1/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (to taste) ▢
• 2 tsp Lemon juice ▢
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
• 1/2 cup Blueberries ▢
• 1/2 cup Raspberries ▢
• Fresh mint (optional, for garnish) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. 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.)
2. Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered Besti, lemon juice, and vanilla in a blender . Blend until smooth. Adjust the sweetener to taste.
3. Drizzle, spread, or pipe the cream mixture over the watermelon slice. Top with berries, and fresh mint if you like.
4. 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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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!

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

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• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

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Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

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The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

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Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
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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!

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Ingredients

• 1 slice Watermelon (a round disc, 1 inch thick)
• 3 tbsp Cream cheese (softened, cut into cubes)
• 3 tbsp Heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (to taste)
• 2 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Blueberries
• 1/2 cup Raspberries
• Fresh mint (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 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.)
2. Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered Besti, lemon juice, and vanilla in a blender . Blend until smooth. Adjust the sweetener to taste.
3. Drizzle, spread, or pipe the cream mixture over the watermelon slice. Top with berries, and fresh mint if you like.
4. Cut the watermelon pizza into 8 slices. Enjoy!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/8 of the entire pizza

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)