Decorate Your Own Watermelon Christmas Tree

Ingredients

• Watermelon
• Cream Cheese (in a piping bag or zip lock bag with the end cut off)

Decorations! We used:

• Chocolate chips
• Blueberries
• raspberries
• desiccated coconut (for snow)

You can really use anything you want for the decorations!

Directions

• Slice your watermelon into wedges and then cut out the shape of a Christmas tree
• Squeeze your cream cheese out of the bag and onto your tree (zig zag pattern like tinsel is perfect!)
• Then place your decorations on top of the cream cheese so they stick
• Serve as soon as they are finished!

Storage Instructions

These are best decorated and eaten fresh — the watermelon releases juice as it sits.

Cut watermelon trees (undecorated) can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition Notes

Watermelon is hydrating and provides vitamin C, while cream cheese adds calcium and fats. Berry decorations bring extra fibre and antioxidants — a fresh, fun alternative to sugary Christmas treats.

Parent Tip

Cut the tree shapes ahead of time and set up a little decorating station — it makes a brilliant Christmas playdate or Christmas Eve activity while dinner is cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age is this snack suitable?

The decorated trees are best from 12 months+. Watermelon in thicker pieces can be a choking hazard, so offer younger bubs thin, paper-like slices without decorations instead.

Can I make this dairy free?

Yes — swap the cream cheese for coconut yoghurt, or serve the trees plain.

What decorations are best for toddlers?

Halved or quartered blueberries, raspberries and desiccated coconut are lovely for little ones. Save the chocolate chips and sprinkles for the bigger kids.