How to Carve a Watermelon Into a Heart Basket

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a watermelon that's a shape and size fitting for the table.

   Use the image above as a guide.
   
   Halve the watermelon lengthwise with a straight, jagged, or wavy line.
   
   Leave a thick handle to "hold" the basket up from the center. , Be careful not to cut through the handle. , Save the cut-out pieces for later.
   
   Trim the flesh from the inside of the handle. ,, 8-12 cups of fruit salad. ,
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   Step 2: Cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide a stable base.

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   Step 3: Draw the outlines for the heart basket with a fine/medium point waterproof marker or a sharp pencil before you cut.

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   Step 4: Use a knife or decorating tool to cut out the edges.

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   Step 5: Carefully remove the top quarter sections when the cutting is complete.

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   Step 6: Cut out hearts or other designs from the rind you removed to decorate the outside of the basket and attach them with toothpicks.

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   Step 7: Fill with approx.

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   Step 8: Finished.

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