These watermelon Christmas trees make the cutest healthy Christmas snack or appetizer for a Christmas party.
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These watermelon Christmas trees are so easy to make and look great served up as a Christmas appetizer or snack.
You don't even need any special equipment like a cookie cutter. This can all be done just using a knife and a bit of greek yogurt in a piping bag.
Although you could just as easily use a ziplock bag with the tip of the corner cut off. These watermelon trees are a delicious and healthy way to get party guests are kids
This is a fantastic gluten-free recipe that encourage kids to eat more fruit and healthy food. It's sugar free and a deliciously perfect raw treat. These watermelon trees are sure to be a total hit.
If you are looking for more fun Christmas dessert ideas, our Easy No-Bake Eggnog Pie offers a creamy, festive flavor that's both easy to make and delightful.
For a playful and visually appealing treat, check out our Snowman Cupcakes, perfect for a holiday party. And for a classic with a twist, the Peppermint Fudge brings a minty, chocolaty delight to your Christmas celebrations.
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What You'll Love About This Recipe
- Refreshing and Festive: These Watermelon Christmas Trees are not only refreshing to taste but also add a festive touch to your holiday spread. Perfect for a hot Christmas Day!
- Fun for Kids: Kids will love the shape and novelty of eating these cute treats. It’s a fun way to encourage them to enjoy fruit.
- Easy and Quick to Prepare: With minimal prep and no cooking required, these are incredibly easy to make, saving you much needed time during the busy holiday season.
- Healthy Treat: You'll feel great offering a healthy snack in the midst of all those sugary holiday desserts.
Ingredients
Watermelon Slices: Try picking a nice ripe and juicy watermelon. Staring with a whole watermelon, cut nice thick slices. We used 2 big ones to make 16 watermelon trees.
Greek Yogurt: Use this to add pretty designs and "ornaments" to your trees.
Instructions
Start by using a large knife to cut your watermelon into a couple of thick slices.
Our slices where about 1 inch thick, which makes it possible to stand them up.
Then cut the slices into 8 even pieces but cutting in half, and then in half the other way.
Continuing until you have 8 triangle shaped pieces of watermelon.
Once you have your slices, create a tree trunk for each your Watermelon tree by cutting our a sqaure in the center of the rind.
Be sure to flatten the base of the tree "stem" so that you can stand the trees up, like shown below.
Next, fill a piping bag, or Ziplock bag with your Greek yogurt. If you're using a bag snip the corner off to allow you to "pipe" designs onto the trees.
And that's it. Repeat with a second slice of watermelon to create even more cute little watermelon Christmas trees.
Make sure to chill them in the fridge to chill and remove right before serving.
This little healthy Christmas treat will sure to get anyone in the Merry Christmas spirit.
If have a large Christmas tree cookie cutter, you could also try using that to create the shapes around the rind of the watermelon slice.
I haven't tried this technique, but I'm sure it would work great as well.
ubstitutions
- Cantaloupe or Honeydew: If watermelon is not available or if you want to add variety, cantaloupe or honeydew melon can be cut into Christmas tree shapes as a tasty alternative.
- Lime or Lemon Juice: To prevent browning and add a zesty flavor, brush the cut watermelon with lime or lemon juice if serving after some time.
Variations
Fruity Ornaments: Add small pieces of other fruits like blueberries, grapes, or kiwi to mimic Christmas ornaments, making the trees even more colorful and festive.
Yogurt Snow: Drizzle a little Greek yogurt on top to represent snow, adding a creamy texture and a tangy flavor contrast to the sweet watermelon.
Chocolate Drizzle: For a decadent touch, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the watermelon trees and let it set before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate Immediately: Watermelon Christmas Trees should be consumed soon after preparation, but if you need to store them, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Avoid Freezing: Freezing is not recommended as it can cause the watermelon to become mushy and lose its refreshing texture upon thawing.
Serving Tips: If stored in the refrigerator, take them out 10 minutes before serving to bring them back to room temperature, enhancing their natural flavor.
Top Tips
Make sure to cut your watermelon slices thick enough to give your Christmas trees some structure. If they are too thin, they won't stand.
When creating the designs for your Christmas trees, change them up from tree to tree to create a fun variety. We used dots, waves and stripe like patterns.
FAQ
Yes, you can prepare them a few hours before serving and store them in the refrigerator. However, it’s best to consume them within 24 hours to enjoy their fresh taste and crisp texture.
Wrap the watermelon trees tightly with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container before refrigerating to minimize exposure to air, which can cause them to dry out.
Apart from blueberries, grapes, and kiwi, you can use small pieces of strawberries, raspberries, or pomegranate seeds to add color and variety.
Watermelon is naturally sweet, so additional sweeteners are usually not necessary. However, if you desire a sweeter taste, a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup can enhance the flavor.
Recipe
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Watermelon Christmas Trees
Ingredients
- 2 slices watermelon Cut 1 inch thick
- 8 ounces yogurt greek
Instructions
- Cut 2-1 inch slices of watermelon.
- Divide each slice into 8 triangle pieces.
- Trim off most of watermelon rind, leaving a piece to create the stem of the Christmas tree.
- Fil piping bag or ziplock bag with tip cut off with Greek yogurt.
- Create designs on the face of each tree with the yogurt.
- Chill in fridge until ready to serve.
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