Watermelon Carving Ideas

Make the most of melon season by having a little fun with fruit! Try these watermelon carving ideas for your next summer party.

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Watermelon Shark

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 32 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Take a bite out of summer boredom with this kid-friendly food project. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without candies): 129 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1/2 starch.
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Watermelon Basket

Total Time 30 min
Servings 32 servings (about 1-1/3 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator: To make a watermelon basket, start by cutting the watermelon into shape. Then fill it with melon balls to serve with a creamy dip. —Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup with 2 teaspoons dip: 127 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Watermelon Race Car

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 14 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I made this cute melon bowl treat for my son's 3rd birthday. Our theme was the movie, Cars. —Camile Hixon Galena, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 177 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Watermelon Baby Carriage

Total Time 30 min
Servings 24 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This fruit-filled carriage was made for my daughter's baby shower and was a huge hit. Fill it with any fruit you fancy and serve purchased poppy seed dressing alongside if you desire. —Angie Schaff, St. Anthony, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Artie The Airplane

Total Time 30 min
Servings 1 watermelon airplane
From the Recipe Creator: Need a centerpiece at your next summer get-together? Try this wonderful watermelon! It is so easy and will amaze your guests. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Watermelon Boat

Total Time 30 min
Servings 32-36 servings (about 2 cups dressing)
From the Recipe Creator: "Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon boat. —Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 303 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.