{"id":3737,"date":"2022-11-02T19:03:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T19:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/?p=3737"},"modified":"2022-11-02T19:03:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T19:03:37","slug":"watermelon-with-cream-cheese-and-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/watermelon-with-cream-cheese-and-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto is an appetizer that will stun your guests. A scoop of watermelon is hollowed out and filled with cream cheese and set on a bed of basil pesto. Finally, drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze. It&#8217;s a showstopper for sure! Let me show you how I made it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bite-Shot.jpg\" alt=\"Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto HERO\" class=\"wp-image-3761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bite-Shot.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bite-Shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bite-Shot-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Ingredients_needed_for_my_Watermelon_with_Cream_Cheese_and_Pesto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Ingredients needed for my Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_cut_the_watermelon\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to cut the watermelon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Preparation_Time\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Preparation Time:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Equipment_Required\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Equipment Required:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ingredients\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Method:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Ingredients_needed_for_my_Watermelon_with_Cream_Cheese_and_Pesto\">Ingredients needed for my Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Seedless watermelon<\/li><li>Cream Cheese (or you can opt for feta)<\/li><li>Balsamic Glaze<\/li><li>Salt<\/li><li>Pepper<\/li><li>Oil<\/li><li>Fresh Basil Leaves<\/li><li>Parmesan<\/li><li>Walnuts or Pine nuts<\/li><li>Squeeze of fresh Lemon Juice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto\" class=\"wp-image-3763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ingredients.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ingredients-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ingredients-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"How_to_cut_the_watermelon\">How to cut the watermelon<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am using a large stainless scoop to get that round. They are super inexpensive and easily found on Amazon. Usually called a potato disher or scoop labeled as a size 6. It&#8217;s about 5 1\/2 ounces in capacity and the perfect size for this appetizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped.jpg\" alt=\"How to cut the watermelon for Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto\" class=\"wp-image-3762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you remove it from your bigger scoop, use that to help you hold it while you use a smaller scoop to hollow out the center. A melon baller works great here too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Smaller-scoop.jpg\" alt=\"Cut a smaller round from the center\" class=\"wp-image-3764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Smaller-scoop.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Smaller-scoop-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Smaller-scoop-768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CHEF&#8217;S NOTE: Be sure to turn the newly hollowed out scoop onto paper towels to drain for at least 5 minutes. There&#8217;s a lot of excess liquid in there and we don&#8217;t want it to take away from our beautiful appetizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Drain-on-paper-towels.jpg\" alt=\"Drain on paper towels\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Drain-on-paper-towels.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Drain-on-paper-towels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Drain-on-paper-towels-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash that smaller scoop and use it to create the perfect sized ball of either cream cheese or feta cheese to fit into the hollowed out center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped-cream-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Using the same scoop, scoop from a block of cream cheese\" class=\"wp-image-3765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped-cream-cheese.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped-cream-cheese-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Scooped-cream-cheese-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now to make the pesto, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Basil leaves<\/li><li>Salt<\/li><li>Pepper<\/li><li>Walnuts or Pine Nuts<\/li><li>Parmesan<\/li><li>Oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make it as smooth or chunky as you want. I omitted garlic but you could add it if you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"3768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Basil-and-walnuts-in-processor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Basil-and-walnuts-in-processor.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Basil-and-walnuts-in-processor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Basil-and-walnuts-in-processor-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"771\" data-id=\"3769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parmesan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parmesan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parmesan-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Parmesan-768x592.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"3767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-oil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-oil.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-oil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Add-oil-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"3770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pesto-bowl.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pesto-bowl.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pesto-bowl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pesto-bowl-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread the pesto on to the serving plate and then place the stuffed watermelon ball on top of it. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with a lemon wedge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Uncut.jpg\" alt=\"Place onto a plate with pesto\" class=\"wp-image-3771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Uncut.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Uncut-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Uncut-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The real surprise is when your guests cut into the appetizers. It&#8217;s sweet and savory, rich from that glaze. A little squeeze of that lemon adds brightness. Just a mouthful of flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sliced.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced\" class=\"wp-image-3772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sliced.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sliced-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sliced-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you make my Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto? Leave a comment below and let me know what you thought. Doesn&#8217;t it look yummy? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pinterest-Ad-Pin-for-Watermelon-Stuffed-with-Cream-Cheese.jpg\" alt=\"PIN for Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto\" class=\"wp-image-3773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pinterest-Ad-Pin-for-Watermelon-Stuffed-with-Cream-Cheese.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pinterest-Ad-Pin-for-Watermelon-Stuffed-with-Cream-Cheese-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pinterest-Ad-Pin-for-Watermelon-Stuffed-with-Cream-Cheese-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.whataboutwatermelon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pinterest-Ad-Pin-for-Watermelon-Stuffed-with-Cream-Cheese-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Preparation_Time\">Preparation Time:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Approximately 20 minutes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Equipment_Required\">Equipment Required:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sharp Knife<\/li><li>Large Disher\/Scoop<\/li><li>Smaller Scoop<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 personal sized seedless watermelon<\/li><li>Cream Cheese (or Feta Cheese)<\/li><li>Balsamic Glaze<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR THE PESTO:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 c Basil Leaves<\/li><li>1\/4 c Walnuts (or Pine Nuts)<\/li><li>1\/8 tsp Salt<\/li><li>pinch Pepper<\/li><li>2-3 Tbsp Oil<\/li><li>2 Tbsp Parmesan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Method\">Method:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using a large scoop, create a round from the watermelon and using a smaller scoop, hollow out the center.<\/li><li>Place on paper towels to drain.<\/li><li>Using the same smaller scoop, create a round of cream cheese (or feta) that will fit perfectly into the hollowed out center.<\/li><li>Make the basil pesto and spread onto the serving plate.<\/li><li>Place the stuffed watermelon onto the pesto and drizzle with balsamic glaze.<\/li><li>Garnish with a chiffonade of basil and a lemon wedge.<\/li><li>Serve immediately.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Watermelon with Cream Cheese and Pesto is an appetizer that will stun your guests. A scoop of watermelon is hollowed out and filled with cream cheese and set on a bed of basil pesto. Finally, drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze. It&#8217;s a showstopper for sure! Let me show you how I made it. 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