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Watermelon frog carving with lily pads and fresh fruit creations.

Cute Melon Frog Fruit Bowl

A delightful fruit centerpiece for any summer party that features a carved cantaloupe frog and is filled with a colorful fruit salad.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Summer
Servings 10 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 medium to large Cantaloupe For the frog body; choose one that smells sweet at the stem end.
  • 1 small Watermelon For the lily pad base and feet.
  • 2 pieces Kiwis For the frog eyes.
  • handful Blueberries For the pupils.
  • to taste Mixed fruit Such as cantaloupe balls, watermelon cubes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, grapes, and blueberries.

Tools Needed

  • 1 Sharp knife A small chef knife or paring knife.
  • 1 Spoon or melon baller For hollowing the cantaloupe.
  • 1 Cutting board For preparing the ingredients.
  • 1 Toothpicks Helpful for anchoring the eyes.
  • 1 Paper towels For juice and slippery hands.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash the cantaloupe thoroughly.
  • Set the cantaloupe on its side, slice a thin piece off the bottom for stability.
  • Cut a curved 'mouth' opening on one side, remove the piece, and scoop out the seeds and flesh to create a hollow bowl.
  • Save the scooped cantaloupe chunks for the fruit salad.

Carving the Frog Eyes

  • Peel the kiwis and slice them into thick rounds.
  • Press a blueberry into the center of each kiwi slice.
  • Use toothpicks to attach the kiwi eyes to the top of the cantaloupe.

Preparing the Watermelon Base

  • Slice a thick round from the watermelon.
  • Trim it into a shape resembling a lily pad and cut small triangles for frog feet.
  • Set the cantaloupe on the watermelon base and arrange the feet.

Mixing the Fruit Salad

  • Combine the fruit pieces such as cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes in a bowl.
  • Add lime juice and a drizzle of honey if desired, and toss gently.
  • Spoon the fruit salad into the cantaloupe frog bowl.

Notes

Keep the fruit chilled and dry before serving. Avoid bananas and apples to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gSodium: 5mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20g
Keyword fruit bowl, Fruit Salad, melon frog, Party Food, summer recipes
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