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    Home » Family Friendly Recipes » Party Food

    Watermelon Ladybirds - Fun Food Tutorial

    Aug 3, 2018 · 1 Comment

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    These cute watermelon ladybugs are quick and easy to make so perfect for fun summer snacks and ladybug themed healthy kids party food .

    These watermelon ladybirds are really easy and make a fun summer snack for kids. They're perfect for kids party food and for all sorts of party themes; garden themed party, ladybug party, ugly bug ball or a mini beast party to name just a few! Whatever your party theme, kids are sure to love these cute edible ladybugs!

    Fun ladybug food idea - these cute watermelon ladybirds are perfect for healthy kids party food and snacks

    This fun recipe is quick and easy to make, and the resulting yummy ladybirds didn't hang around long after I made them, they were a big hit with my little testers!

    How to make cute watermelon ladybugs - this fun food idea for kids is perfect for summer party food and snacks

    Watermelon Ladybirds

    Ingredients:

    • ½ seedless watermelon
    • 100g dark chocolate
    • edible candy eyeballs
    • handful dark chocolate chips

    Method:

    Line a baking tray or plate with grease-proof or baking paper. Check the tray size first to make sure it will fit in your fridge!

    Cut the watermelon into rounds, about 1-2cm thick. Using round cookie cutters, cut circles from the watermelon slices.

    How to make watermelon ladybirds - step 1 cut circles from the watermelon

    Cut a thin triangle into each circle of watermelon, to form the wings.

    How to make watermelon ladybirds - step 2 cut triangles from each watermelon circle to form wings

    Place the watermelon circles on a couple of pieces of kitchen paper and pat to remove excess water.

    Break the dark chocolate into a small microwave safe bowl or jug, then cook in the microwave for 30 second bursts, stirring between each one to ensure it melts evenly. Be careful not to overheat or burn the chocolate, heat only until just melted and smooth.

    Dip a watermelon circle into the dark chocolate to make the ladybirds head. Place on the prepared tray and repeat until you have used up all the circles.

    How to make watermelon ladybirds - step 3 dip the tops in melted dark chocolate to make the heads

    Add 2 candy eyeballs to each ladybird.

    How to make watermelon ladybirds - step 4 add candy eyeballs

    Finish by pushing 4-6 dark chocolate chips, point side down, into each ladybird for the spots.

    How to make watermelon ladybirds - step 5 decorate with chocolate chip spots

    Place in the fridge until set, then serve immediately.

    Note: The watermelon ladybirds need to be eaten on the same day that they are made, to avoid the chocolate reacting with the high water content of the watermelon.

    Watermelon Ladybugs fun food tutorial for kids from Eats Amazing UK

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    For more fun food ideas and recipes like this one, check out more of our Bug & Insect Themed Recipes, browse the Fun Food for Kids section here on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow my Fun Food Ideas for Kids Pinterest boards for loads more ideas from all over the web.

    Grace

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    How to make cute watermelon ladybugs - this fun food idea for kids is perfect for summer party food and snacks
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    Watermelon Ladybirds

    These cute watermelon ladybirds are quick and easy to make so perfect for fun summer snacks and healthy kids party food too!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Chilling Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Party Food
    Cuisine: Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 ladybugs
    Author: Grace Hall

    Ingredients

    • ½ seedless watermelon
    • 100 g dark chocolate
    • edible candy eyeballs
    • handful dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Line a baking tray or plate with grease-proof or baking paper. Check the tray size first to make sure it will fit in your fridge!
    • Cut the watermelon into rounds, about 1-2cm thick. Using round cookie cutters, cut circles from the watermelon slices.
    • Cut a thin triangle into each circle of watermelon, to form the wings.
    • Place the watermelon circles on a couple of pieces of kitchen paper and pat to remove excess water.
    • Break the dark chocolate into a small microwave safe bowl or jug, then cook in the microwave for 30 second bursts, stirring between each one to ensure it melts evenly. Be careful not to overheat or burn the chocolate, heat only until just melted and smooth.
    • Dip a watermelon circle into the dark chocolate to make the ladybirds head. Place on the prepared tray and repeat until you have used up all the circles.
    • Add 2 candy eyeballs to each ladybird.
    • Finish by pushing 4-6 dark chocolate chips, point side down, into each ladybird for the spots.
    • Place in the fridge until set, then serve immediately.

    Notes

    Note: The watermelon ladybirds need to be eaten on the same day that they are made, to avoid the chocolate reacting with the high water content of the watermelon.

    Love this fun recipe idea? Why not save it to Pinterest so you can easily find it again!

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