Treat Your Children To A Fun And Fruity Christmas Dessert

the Miami Times

Family Features

Dec 16, 2020

Making the holiday season special is an important tradition for many families, and it’s likely to take on heightened meaning this year with gatherings, celebrations and festivities taking on a different look than years past. One family-favorite way to create holiday magic is through delicious desserts that can be made and enjoyed together.

Don’t be afraid to try something new by turning to foods typically associated with warmer weather. For example, watermelon is available year-round and is especially refreshing here in South Florida! It makes a surprisingly nutritious, flavorful addition to your seasonal spread, whether it’s the main ingredient or included in recipes from entrées to sides and drinks to desserts.

For a kid-friendly and tasty treat, ask your little ones to help make these Holiday Watermelon Cutouts. Because they only require a few ingredients and plenty of creativity, they’re perfect for getting the whole family involved.

To find more holiday dessert solutions and other sweet recipe ideas, visit watermelon.org.

INGREDIENTS

•1/2 watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch thick disks

• Vanilla frosting or yogurt

• Sprinkles

PREPARATION

• Using holiday cookie cutters, cut shapes out of watermelon disks.

• Decorate with yogurt or frosting, then top with sprinkles.

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