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Watermelon balls being placed inside the watermelon Ball bowl
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Watermelon Ball Bowl

Sweet and juicy, watermelon loved by all! How to make an easy summer fruit snack? Or a healthy dessert idea for kids, scoop the watermelon into balls and served creative using the melon shell as a bowl! Any leftover Watermelon Balls can be frozen.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sharing, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: Frozen Fruit, Frozen Watermelon, how to make watermelon balls, how to scoop watermelon balls, Watermelon, watermelon ball recipe, Watermelon Balls, Watermelon Ice Cubes
Yield: 8 People
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Watermelon
  • Kiwi or Blueberries any fruit can be added

Instructions

  • Chop off a small slice to make a flat bottom to stop Watermelon bowl from rocking. (see images)
    Cutting a slice out of the watermelon to make a flat surface for the melon to give it a flat bottom
  • Cut a larger section off on the opposite side, this is the Watermelon bowl opening.
    Cutting the top of the watermelon with a black knife
  • Use a melon baller/rounded measuring spoon and twist to create watermelon balls. Keep making balls until no more flesh left to make a ball!
    Making the watermelon balls with a melon scooper
  • Scoop remaining flesh and juice out, leaving you with an empty watermelon shell.
    Cut a zigzag pattern into the opening of the watermelon bowl (this is optional!)
    Watermelon bowl ready for the melon balls to be served inside
  • Pop watermelon balls back into the shell and feel free to add some additional chopped fruit.
    Watermelon balls and cut up kiwi in a Watermelon Ball bowl ready to be served

Freezing leftover watermelon balls

  • Place a sheet of parchment paper on to a baking tray. Place the watermelon balls with gaps between and freeze for 2 hours.
    Melon balls on a baking tray with parchment paper ready to go in the freezer
  • Then you can place all balls into a freezer bag without them sticking together. Defrost and use as and when required. Or use as fruity icecubes!
    Frozen watermelon balls placed in a plastic bag

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Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 3201IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg