Watermelon season: how to cut a watermelon - 5 unusual ways

The watermelon season is in full swing, and ripe, juicy pieces are just asking to be put into your mouth. In our family, we have a special relationship with berries. In the summer we celebrate children's birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Every year I figure out how to beautifully cut watermelon for the holiday table. What I didn’t have: ice cream on a stick, pizza, and a three-tier cake.

Method number 1: “Simple and convenient”

I suggest starting with the simplest way to cut a watermelon. It’s not difficult to master; even a teenager can handle it. I like it because:

Sugar pulp is served without crusts. There is no unnecessary debris on the table, and your face and hands do not get dirty during the meal.

As I already said, the cutting is simple. All you need is a sharp knife, a tray and a ripe, juicy berry. Let's get started:

1. Cut the berry crosswise into two parts. One half can be left in the refrigerator, wrapping the cut area with cling film.
2. Place half of the watermelon on a tray, cut side down.
3. Cut off the crust from the top.
4. Trim off the sides of the crust. It is necessary to remove everything inedible, leaving only the red pulp. I rotate the tray slightly and try not to press too hard on the watermelon so that less juice comes out.
5. Now you can cut the peeled half into portions. I cut it lengthwise and then crosswise every 3-4 cm. You get rectangles that are convenient to prick with a skewer (fork) and put straight into your mouth.
6. The last step is to transfer the slices to a nice bowl. I simply cover the bowl with the sliced ​​watermelon half, press it down with the tray and turn it over.You can serve the delicacy on the table!

Advice. Before cutting, watermelon must be cooled. Then it will lose less juice.

Method number 2: “Watermelon cake”

I think that in the summer, creamy, fatty cakes are unnecessary. In extreme heat, you want something refreshing. My children and husband fully support me. The year before last we bought an ice cream cake for the holiday table, and last year I made the cake myself from watermelon and other fruits.

Surprisingly, making watermelon cake was easy. We chose a medium watermelon for 10 kg. Naturally, we took the seedless variety. I cut it like this:

1. I cut the peel off the side so that it would stand stable on the table and not roll around.
2. I removed the “hats” on the sides.
3. I divided the watermelon into 3 layers.
4. Using a springform baking dish, I separated the pulp from the crust (squeezed out the core). The “cakes” turned out smooth and beautiful. The first is larger in diameter, the second and third are smaller.
5. I placed the “cakes” one on top of the other. I decorated each tier with blackberries, banana slices, and grapes. It turned out very bright and tasty!

I'm going to do it again this year. But this time I will make a layer cake. I’ll cut the watermelon into thin layers, spread them with soft cheese and top them with peaches and strawberries.

Examples of watermelon “totricks”:

Method number 3: “Watermelon pizza”

This cutting method was a hit with teenagers. What can I say, I myself happily ate one “pizzeria”. The watermelon is cut as follows:

1. You need to cut the berry in half lengthwise.
2. Then cut half into 4 more longitudinal parts.
3. Now cut the slices crosswise. It is desirable that their thickness be the same - 2-3 cm.
4. Place the slices in a circle on a flat plate (8 pieces).
5. The next stage is creative. You need to decorate the “pizza” with mugs and slices of kiwi, banana, peach, lychee, and mint leaves.You can finely chop peeled apples (reminiscent of cheese), use coconut flakes, currants, raspberries and other berries for decoration.

3 options for watermelon pizza:

Attention! For watermelon “pizza,” you need to choose a seedless variety or you will have to pick out the seeds from each slice.

Method number 4: “Watermelon ice cream”

A cold, almost icy watermelon on an ice cream stick can replace popsicles. Such a treat looks very unusual on a holiday table, but is eaten in a matter of minutes.

For preparation you will need:

• packaging of ice cream sticks (can be replaced with wooden skewers);
• watermelon dish;
• a long, well-sharpened knife.

Step-by-step master class:

1. Cut the watermelon lengthwise into two parts.
2. Place the half cut side down on a plate.
3. Visually we divide it into 4 longitudinal parts.
4. In the center of each part, use a knife to make a small cut for a stick, 5-10 cm from the edge.
5. We make a second row of holes 5 cm from the first, then a third, and so on until the end of the watermelon.
6. Insert ice cream sticks into the cuts.
7. Cut the watermelon first lengthwise, then crosswise. The cuts should be centered between the sticks.
8. Here's the kind of ice cream you get:

Important! The watermelon, which is served with the rind, must be thoroughly washed before slicing. I use the hard side of a scouring pad and some baking soda.

Method No. 5: “Balls in a carved plate”

I won’t say that the next cutting method is complicated, but it is very long. I advise you to choose a watermelon of at least medium size. To prepare watermelon balls you will need a round spoon.

Attention! You can make balls only from a very juicy, sugary watermelon.

How to cut a watermelon for the holiday table:

1. Cut the berry into 2 parts.
2. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the pulp to form a ball.
3. Place on a separate plate.
4. Form balls from all the pulp. The main thing is not to press too hard on the spoon.
5. Remove any remaining pulp from the watermelon half.
6. Rinse it and cut out cloves along the edge.
7. Place the watermelon balls inside and serve on the festive table.

You can add berries, grapes, and cubes of soft cheese to a watermelon plate. The same balls are also cut out of melon.

How to beautifully serve watermelon to the holiday table?

Today, watermelon on a platter won’t surprise anyone. But if you decorate it beautifully, the berry can become the main highlight of the holiday. 5 ideas for serving watermelon on the holiday table:

• Snack. If you cut a watermelon into 2 cm layers, squeeze out different figures with iron molds, decorate them with cottage cheese and cucumber cubes, your guests will definitely be surprised. Unusual combination and presentation. By the way, it tastes very edible.
• Watermelon canapes. Figures squeezed out of watermelon molds can be placed on wooden skewers along with black currants, grapes or other fruits.
• Watermelon ice cubes. Instead of regular ice for drinks, I often freeze watermelon juice. Both bright and vitamin-packed.
• Watermelon rind as a work of art. A plate is the simplest thing you can cut out of a watermelon rind. Those who have perseverance and talent can try to create complex figures: a basket, a grill, a bucket, a shark with a toothy mouth. On the festive table the dish will look enchanting.
• Carving. This is the name of the art of artistic cutting of fruits and vegetables. Performed by masters of their craft using a special tool. Once at a wedding I saw such beauty in person. A real work of art.

The second half of summer pleases with an abundance of fresh fruits and berries.But the most important berry in the heat is watermelon. It quenches thirst, saturates, nourishes with vitamins. You can eat kilos of it without gaining excess weight. Watermelon is perfect for summer parties. I advise you not to ignore it. Although it is voluminous, when cut correctly it takes up minimal space on the table. And how beautiful a dish looks with colorful pulp that just begs to be put into your mouth! It's impossible to resist.