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Watermelon slices shaped like donuts
Sour cream
Sugar to taste
Vanilla to taste
Slivered almonds
Cut out donut shapes from 1 1/2-inch thick slices of seedless watermelon. Sweeten sour cream with sugar and a touch of vanilla to taste. Frost half of the watermelon donut slices and sprinkle with almonds. Add another layer of watermelon slices and top with sweetened sour cream. Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds and serve.
Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie - A Refreshing, Drinkable Breakfast or Anytime Pick-me-up
1-to-2 cups seedless watermelon chunks
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves or to taste
1 cup lemon yogurt
Dash cinnamon
Puree the watermelon, honey and mint quickly -- do not over blend. Pulse in the yogurt and cinnamon just until smooth. Serves 1 or 2.
Watermelon Champagne Sangria - Will Dress up any Brunch or Cocktail Hour
2 cups chopped seedless watermelon
1 seedless orange, peeled and broken into sections
2 bananas, peeled and sliced just before making the sangria
1 cup seedless grapes, cut into halves
1 bottle dry champagne of choice
Toss the fruit together and divide among champagne glasses. Pour the champagne over and serve. Makes 6 drinks.
Watermelon Ice Cubes - A Quick Idea
Puree seedless watermelon and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze and enjoy in your favorite beverages. Adds a light, fruity flavor to beverages from sparkling water to sodas.
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, vanilla and powdered sugar. Stir in the toasted almonds. Place a one-cup pool of watermelon puree on each of 6 serving plates. Place a slice of cake on each pool. Drizzle the remaining watermelon puree over the top of the cake slices and then put a dollop of the sweetened sour cream with almonds on each serving as a garnish. Serves 6.
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