These easy Watermelon Skewers are perfect for celebrations and parties! Made with fresh fruit, they are fun and delicious treat!
Like my favorite Fruit Pizza recipe and Berry Trifle, these Watermelon Skewers are perfect for serving during the summer. I especially love to serve them for the 4th of July celebrations! They are always a favorite!
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How to Make Easy Watermelon Skewers
These skewers are so fun and easy to make! They are great to make ahead for entertaining but are also great for the children to help make them.
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
- Watermelon
- Blueberries
You’ll also need chopsticks or bamboo skewers and a cookie cutter if you want to cut out the watermelon into shapes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cut the watermelon. Slice your watermelon into 1-inch thick slices. Cut into cubes or use a 3 to 4-inch wide star cookie cutter to cut into the star shape. You can also use other favorite cookie cutters for a variety of shapes.
Assemble. Skewer 3 to 5 fresh blueberries onto each chopstick or bamboo skewer followed by a piece of watermelon for the top of the skewer. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
Store or serve. Store the assembled skewers in an airtight container if not serving immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! You can even use cubed watermelon pieces.
Yes! Add as many watermelon pieces to the skewer as you like that still allows enough room to hold the skewer.
A fun way to display the skewers is to poke the handle end of the skewer into a watermelon so that guests can grab and enjoy!
Make Ahead Instructions
To make ahead. Assemble the watermelon skewers and place them into an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Here’s how I make my watermelon skewers. I hope you love them as much as we do!
Watermelon Skewers Recipe
Equipment
- Chopsticks or Skewers
- Cookie Cutter Optional
Ingredients
- 1 medium watermelon
- 2 – 3 pints blueberries
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon. Slice your watermelon into 1-inch thick slices. Cut into cubes or use a 3 to 4-inch wide star cookie cutter to cut into the star shape. You can also use other favorite cookie cutters for a variety of shapes.
- Assemble. Skewer 3 to 5 fresh blueberries onto each chopstick or bamboo skewer followed by a piece of watermelon for the top of the skewer. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
- Store or serve. Store the assembled skewers in an airtight container if not serving immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
These are so cute!! Perfect for the holiday weekend. Thanks for sharing!