Watermelon Christmas Trees - A Twist on Christmas in July
Watermelon Christmas Trees add a unique twist to Christmas in July celebrations that will delight your guests and beat the summer's heat.
Servings: 12 Watermelon Christmas Trees
Calories: 34kcal
Equipment
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter, optional
Ingredients
- 1 quarter of a ripe seedless watermelon
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, cut the watermelon quarter into 1-inch thick slices.
- Cut a slice in half. For each half, make two vertical cuts about an inch through the rind and cut away the rind on each side to make the trunk.
- For a larger tree, use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut a tree shape from a watermelon wedge.
- Yield: 12 Watermelon Christmas Trees (See Tip 1)
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Notes
- The number of trees that you will be able to make depends on the size of the watermelon and how many trees are made using a cookie cutter and how many are made using half a wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg