WATERMELON RACE CAR

Watermelon Race Car image

I made this cute melon bowl treat for my son's 3rd birthday. Our theme was the movie, Cars. -Camile Hixon Galena, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ounces white candy coating
1 teaspoon shortening
2 Oreo cookies
2 mini Oreo cookies
1 large watermelon
4 lemon slices
4 lime slices
1 medium cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes
1 medium honeydew, cut into balls or cubes

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat candy coating and shortening, uncovered, at 30% power for 3-4 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. For eyes, coat the large cookies with candy coating; place a miniature cookie in the center of each for pupil. Place on waxed paper to harden., With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of watermelon so it sits flat. Beginning above center at one end of melon, lightly score a horizontal cutting line (leaving a fourth of the opposite end unmarked). Repeat on other side of melon., With a long sharp knife, make a vertical cut from top of melon to end of cutting marks. Cut along the cutting mark, making sure to cut all the way through. Gently pull off cut section; cut a thin slice for a spoiler. Trim spoiler piece to fit smoothly against the end of the melon; attach with three toothpicks., Remove fruit from the cut section and from inside the melon; cut into balls or cubes and set aside., Using a sharp razor blade, carefully carve a smile in the front of the watermelon; carve a number in the side and add other designs if desired. For wheels, attach lemon and lime slices to each side of melon with toothpicks. Attach cookie eyes with toothpicks., In a large bowl, combine the cantaloupe, honeydew and reserved watermelon. Spoon into car.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.