HOW TO MAKE A WATERMELON BASKET RECIPES

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits flat. Mark a horizontal cutting line 2 in. above center and around the melon. , For handle, score a 1-1/2-in.-wide strip across the top of melon, connecting both sides to the horizontal line. With a long sharp knife, cut all the way through the rind above the cutting line in a zigzag pattern., Carefully lift off the side pieces. Remove fruit from both sections and cut into balls. Refrigerate the basket., In a large bowl, combine watermelon and honeydew balls. In another bowl, whisk cranberry juice, corn syrup and lime juice until blended; pour over melon balls. Cover and chill for 3 hours., Drain; spoon melon into watermelon basket. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in sugar, lemon juice and cardamom; serve with melon.

Steps:

• Cut watermelon in half crosswise. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of one watermelon half so that it will sit flat, being careful not to cut through melon. (Reserve remaining half of watermelon for other uses.)
• Draw 1-inch notches around cut edge of top of watermelon. Cut out notches using a sharp knife, and discard.
• Scoop watermelon into balls to yield about 8 cups, leaving a 1/2-inch margin of fruit around rind to form shell; remove seeds.
• Combine watermelon balls, remaining fruit balls, and strawberries; toss lightly to distribute evenly. Spoon fruit into watermelon shell. Garnish with mint leaves.