Find out how to cut watermelon in 6 fun ways and use them for different purposes such as watermelon pops for a summer snack, charcuterie boards, fruit platters, making watermelon pizza or Mexican fruit cups, and more.
Looking for a fun way to enjoy your watermelon? Check out our 6 Fun Ways to Cut Watermelon!
From cubes to balls to sticks to slices and even triangles and shapes, we've got a way for you to cut your watermelon just the way you want!
This video is a great way to get creative and show off your skills as a watermelon cutter. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, we hope you enjoy our 6 Fun Ways to Cut Watermelon!
However, before slicing it, here are a few steps to follow:
- Choose a good watermelon : Before cutting a watermelon, it is essential to pick a watermelon that is ripe and sweet before slicing it. Agree? This avoids wasting time, money, and much frustration.
- Then, clean your watermelon by rinsing it under cold water, and gently scrub the whole rind with a produce brush. Next, pat the rind dry with paper towels.
- Grab a cutting board and a sharp chef's knife.
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6 Ways to Cut Watermelon
Here are 6 different ways how to cut watermelon:
1. How to Cut Watermelon Sticks
- Place your watermelon onto a cutting board. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut a round watermelon in half.
- Then, flip one of the watermelon halves over, with the flat surface facing down on the cutting board.
- Next, cut off four edges and then, slice it lengthwise, about 1-inch apart, creating a checkboard.
This is how you can easily cut the watermelon into sticks. Watermelon sticks make a healthy snack or refreshing treat for pool parties and picnics.
2. How to Cut Watermelon Slices
- Simply slice your watermelon in half. Then, cut each half into 2-inch rounds.
They are great for making watermelon pizza as well as cutting your melon into shapes such as stars or hearts. Also, by removing the rind around the slices, you can use the slices to make a layered watermelon cake.
3. How to Make Watermelon Balls
- To scoop watermelon balls, slice your melon into half. Then, cut a small piece of the rind at the end of each half to make it stable on the cutting board.
- Place the watermelon half (with the large flat side facing up). Using a melon baller, press it into the watermelon flesh, and rotate it to form a ball. Repeat the process!
Watermelon balls are perfect for garnishing drinks, adding to fruit salads, fruit cocktails, party platters, and more.
4. How to Cut Watermelon into Shapes
- Slice your watermelon in half. Then, cut each half into 1 to 2-inch rounds.
- Using a shaped cookie cutter such as a star or heart, press the cookie cutter into the flesh all the way through to the surface of your cutting board and remove the cutout. Repeat the process!
They are perfect to garnish the rim of watermelon shooters and fruit cocktail drinks, to decorate fruit platters as well as fruit pizza and melon cakes.
5. How to Cut Watermelon Wedges (Triangles)
- Slice your watermelon in half.
- Then, turn it facing down the board! Cut down through its center, splitting it in half.
- Then slice it down crosswise to cut it into quarters. You will have 4 long wedges.
- Finally, place each quarter of the melon with one of its flat sides facing down on the cutting board and slice it down through to cut it into several triangles or wedges, about 1 inch thick.
You can serve them right away or freeze them to make watermelon pops (eating them straight from the freezer).
For an extra touch, you can drizzle a few drops of lime juice and Chamoy sauce on top of the flesh and then sprinkle some Tajin.
6. How to Cut Watermelon into Cubes
There is more than one way to cut a watermelon into cubes.
Easiest Way to Cut a Watermelon into Cubes (Without Removing the Rind):
My favorite way is to slice a watermelon into cubes without removing the rind first.
- For this, place the melon on a cutting board and slice your watermelon in half. Then, flip the large flat side down onto the cutting board.
- Cut down through its center, splitting it in half, and then slice it down crosswise to cut it into quarters. You will wind up with 4 long wedges.
- Next, place each quarter of the melon with the flesh facing up. Cut it down into 1-inch slices, stopping right before reaching the rind.
- Then, slice it crosswise.
- To release all the cubes from the rind, cut around, in between the rind and the flesh at the bottom.
- Flip the cubes into a platter or bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining quarters.
They are perfect for making fruit salad and berry watermelon salad, serving them in fruit platters, making fruit kabobs, in lunch boxes, and many more.
Best Way to Cut Watermelon into Cubes (Removing the Rind First):
- Slice your watermelon in half. Flip each half with the flesh side down onto the cutting board.
- Run your knife down the edges to remove the watermelon rind. Make sure to follow the curve of the watermelon. Next, trim away any white spots you may have missed above the red flesh.
- Lay the peeled watermelon on its side and slice the fruit into rounds (thick circular slices), about 1 inch thick.
- Place each round on a cutting board, cut into long sticks (1-inch thick), and then crosswise, also 1-inch thick. There you have another way to cut watermelon cubes by removing the rind first!
How to serve cut watermelon
It will depend on how you cut your watermelon but here are some options:
- In fruit platters
- In summer charcuterie boards
- As a garnish for drinks, flavored water, ice cubes, and cakes
- For making fruit salads, fruit kabobs, watermelon pizzas, and melon cakes
- To add to lunch boxes and fruit bowls or cups
- Serving frozen watermelon sticks into cocktails (e.g. popsicle cocktails)
- Shave frozen watermelon sticks to make frozen watermelon shaved ice.
What to Serve with
There are many options, among them:
- Condiments: Salt, Tajin, Chamoy sauce, lime zest, honey, maple syrup, agave, balsamic vinegar, etc
- Toppings: Greek yogurt, whipped cream, whipped coconut cream, cottage cheese, whipped ricotta spread (without garlic), chopped nuts, crumbled cheeses, fresh herbs, granola, seeds, and shredded coconut.
FAQS
How long does cut watermelon last?
Cut watermelon is best consumed fresh but it can last up to 3-5 days in the fridge, losing part of its water and can become mealy.
How do you store cut watermelon?
Store cut watermelon in the fridge in an airtight container, for up to 3-5 days. If it isn't properly sealed, it can absorb flavors from the fridge.
Can you freeze watermelon?
Yes, but once thawed can become mushy. Frozen watermelon is best used to make juices, smoothies, slushies, and cocktail drinks.
PIN & ENJOY!
How to Cut Watermelon | 6 Fun Ways
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife sharp
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon round or oval
Instructions
How to Cut Watermelon Sticks
- Place your watermelon onto a cutting board. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut a round watermelon in half.
- Then, flip one of the watermelon halves over, with the flat surface facing down on the cutting board. Next, cut off four edges and then, slice it lengthwise, about 1-inch apart, creating a checkboard.
How to Cut Watermelon Slices
- Simply slice your watermelon in half.
- Then, cut each half into 2-inch rounds.
How to Make Watermelon Balls
- To scoop watermelon balls, cut your melon into half. Then, cut a small piece of the rind at the end of each half to make it stable on the cutting board.
- Place the watermelon half (with the large flat side facing up). Using a melon baller, press it into the watermelon flesh, and rotate it to form a ball. Repeat the process!
How to Cut Watermelon into Shapes
- Slice your watermelon in half. Then, cut each half into 1 to 2-inch rounds.
- Using a shaped cookie cutter such as a star or heart, press the cookie cutter into the flesh all the way through to the surface of your cutting board and remove the cutout. Repeat the process!
How to Cut Watermelon Wedges (Triangles)
- Slice your watermelon in half. Then, trim off one of the ends to make your melon half stable on the cutting board, facing that trimmed, short flat side down. Most of the fruit flesh will be facing up!
- Cut down through its center, splitting it in half, and then slice it down crosswise to cut it into quarters. You will have 4 long wedges.
- Finally, place each quarter of the melon with one of its flat sides facing down on the cutting board and slice it down through to cut it into several triangles or wedges, about 1 inch thick.
How to Cut Watermelon into Cubes
- There is more than one way to cut a watermelon into cubes.
- Easiest Way to Cut a Watermelon into Cubes (Without Removing the Rind): For this, place the melon on a cutting board and slice your watermelon in half. Then, flip the large flat side down onto the cutting board.
- For this, place the melon on a cutting board and slice your watermelon in half. Then, flip the large flat side down onto the cutting board.
- Cut down through its center, splitting it in half, and then slice it down crosswise to cut it into quarters. You will wind up with 4 long wedges.
- Next, place each quarter of the melon with the flesh facing up. Cut it down into 1-inch slices, stopping right before reaching the rind.
- Then, slice it crosswise. To release all the cubes from the rind, cut around, in between the rind and the flesh at the bottom.
- Flip the cubes into a platter or bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining quarters.
- Best Way to Cut Watermelon into Cubes (Removing the Rind First): Cut your watermelon in half. Flip each half with the flesh side down onto the cutting board.
- Run your knife down the edges to remove the watermelon rind. Make sure to follow the curve of the watermelon. Next, trim away any white spots you may have missed above the red flesh.
- Lay the peeled watermelon on its side and slice the fruit into rounds (thick circular slices), about 1 inch thick.
- Place each round on a cutting board, cut into long sticks (1-inch thick), and then crosswise, also 1-inch thick.
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Recipe Notes
- FRIDGE: Cut watermelon is best consumed fresh! However, you can store in the fridge in an airtight container, for up to 3-5 days. If it isn't properly sealed, it can absorb flavors from the fridge.
- FREEZER: Store cut watermelon in the freezer, in a freezer bag, for up to 2 months. But once thawed, it can become mushy. Frozen watermelon is best used to make juices, smoothies, slushies, and cocktail drinks.
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