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.
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.
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.
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!
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. Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email. 📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Ebook Bundle! 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!
