# Refreshing Watermelon Pizzas This Unconventional Sweet Pizza Crust is Made from Watermelon Slices By M | Published 2014-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-pizza-crust References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1049365/watermelon-pizza-recipes) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) If you're looking for a [sweet pizza crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-fold) that you can quickly whip up as a refreshing meal, this watermelon pizza is a great gluten-free option. Rather than using dough and waiting for the pizza to bake, this watermelon pizza simply requires you to layer the toppings and enjoy. There are many [unique pizza crust options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-at-home-artisan-crust) out there that offer foodies the chance to try something other than dough. This pizza cleverly substitutes pizza dough for slices of watermelon. The triangular shape of the slices make this melon the perfect fruity pizza replacement. You can customize the pizza toppings to fit your personal tastes. Add kiwi, blueberries and grapes for a fun [fruit salad pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pizza-company) or add feta, mint and nuts for a slightly more savory pizza. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gluten-free Alternatives:** Experimenting with unconventional pizza crusts like watermelon slices provides an opportunity for gluten-free options in the pizza industry. - **Fruit-based Pizzas:** Offering more fruit-based pizza options can be a new trend in the pizza industry. - **Customized Pizza Toppings:** Personalized pizza toppings can be a new trend for consumer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pizza Industry:** The pizza industry can explore new and unconventional crust options like watermelon slices to cater to consumer preferences for healthier options. - **Fruit Industry:** The fruit industry can benefit from the rise in demand for fruit-based pizzas. - **Gluten-free Industry:** The rise in demand for gluten-free options in the pizza industry can benefit the gluten-free industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cauliflower Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miltons-pizzas.md) - [Chewy Japanese Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochiko-mochi-pizza-crust.md) - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md) - [Gluten-Free Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaut-pizzas.md) - [Fruit-Topped Sugar Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pizza-cookie.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-watermelon-salad.md) - [Freshly-Based Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-dessert-pizza.md) - [Seasonal Peach-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-prosciutto-pie1.md) - [Watermelon Seed-Based Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katharos.md)