Skin a Watermelon Party Trick Recipe

This fun party trick involves peeling a watermelon so that it looks like a perfectly smooth, skinless watermelon sitting inside another half of its rind. It’s a delightful way to surprise your guests and add a touch of whimsy to your gathering.

Ingredients & Tools

• 1 large, seedless watermelon
• Sharp knife
• Peeler (optional)
• Cutting board
• Paper towels
• Optional: lemon juice or sugar for a finishing touch

Instructions

1. Select Your Watermelon: Choose a large, seedless watermelon with a symmetrical shape.
2. Cut the Watermelon in Half: On a cutting board, cut the watermelon in half horizontally. Set aside one half to use later as a “lid.”
3. Create a Flat Base: On the half that will serve as the “skinless” watermelon, slice off a small piece from the bottom to create a stable, flat base.
4. Peel the Watermelon:
   • Option 1: Knife Method: Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the green skin and the white rind layer from the watermelon half. Start by making a shallow cut into the green skin and then carefully slice around the watermelon, following the curve, until the skin and rind are removed.
   • Option 2: Peeler Method: If you’re more comfortable, you can use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer green skin. Once the green skin is gone, use the knife to carefully remove the remaining white rind.
5. Smooth the Surface: Once the green and white layers are removed, use the knife to smooth out any uneven spots on the watermelon flesh. Be gentle to avoid cutting into the red part.
6. Prepare the “Lid”: Take the other half of the watermelon and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving the rind intact. This will serve as the “lid” to place over the skinless half.
7. Final Touches: Pat the peeled watermelon with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. For a fun twist, you can brush the skinless watermelon with a little lemon juice or sprinkle it lightly with sugar for a glossy finish.
8. Assemble and Serve: Place the skinless watermelon half on a serving platter. Position the empty watermelon rind “lid” on top, slightly askew, to reveal the surprise inside.
9. Present Your Party Trick: When you’re ready to reveal the trick, lift the rind “lid” to showcase the perfectly skinned watermelon inside. Your guests will be amazed by the smooth, skinless watermelon!

Enjoy the reactions and have a delightful time with this playful and impressive party trick!