Learn how to cut a watermelon like a pro into these decorative sticks! Not on a stick, but into simple sticks that are the best way to serve for a party, picnic or for the classroom! They are great for dipping and less messy than triangles! This cutting hack is a summer necessity!
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Why Choose This Recipe
- A creative, decorative watermelon cutting hack that's also incredibly simple and fast.
- Sticks allow kids to eat watermelon without getting super sticky!
- Doesn't use popsicle sticks which means you won't be picking them up off the ground!
- Can be arranged in different ways, from on a platter fancy for party to just out of container for a picnic.
- Perfect for easy dipping in or drizzling with a dark chocolate sauce!
Ingredient Notes
- Watermelon - A cold seedless watermelon does work best. Fresher melons also work better because older, grainy melons tend to fall apart in a crumbly way no matter how you cut them. You can use this method to cut mini watermelons as well.
Step by Step Instructions
- Wash or wipe off the outside of the melon to remove any dirt.
- Cut the melon in half.
- Place it cut side down on a cutting board.
- Cut the edges off all 4 sides.
- Cut the watermelon in vertical slices.
- Turn the melon and cut new slices perpendicular to the original slices creating squares.
- Lift the sticks of watermelon out by the green squares!
Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
Great question! Check out this Watermelon Slush recipe or even this Watermelon Limeade would be delicious! A Watermelon Basil Salad would also be a great use for your leftover melon! These sticks are so easy to cut into cubes as well!
You can arrange them on a platter or tray. You can also serve them right off the cutting board.
I usually put them in a large tupperware type container and keep them in the fridge.
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How to Cut Watermelon Sticks
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Watermelon Sticks
- Category: Sides and Salads
- Method: Slicing
- Cuisine: American
Description
Learn how to cut a watermelon like a pro into these decorative sticks! Not on a stick, but into simple sticks that are the best way to serve for a party, picnic or for the classroom! They are great for dipping and less messy than triangles! This cutting hack is a summer necessity!
Ingredients
- One Watermelon
Instructions
- Wash off any dirt that may be on your watermelon.
- Place the watermelon on a cutting board and cut in half. Set one half aside while you cut the first half.
- Place the melon cut side down.
- Slice the 4 edges off.
- Slice vertically into slices.
- Now slice it evenly, in horizontal cuts across the vertical slices.
- Ta-da!!!Watermelon Sticks!!!
Notes
- This method works best with fresh, cold, seedless melons. Super warm, old, seeded melons tend to crumble.
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L.S.
What a smart and easy to serve watermelon!
Never going back to the wedges. Thanks!
★★★★★
Julie
I love this idea. I always just cut chunks but my kids love wedges. I just hate the mess they make all down their arms like you said. Thanks Mindee!