FOOD ART CHALLENGE & How To Make the Best Avengers Pokemon Detective Pikachu Pancake Art

Ingredients

• 1 large Watermelon (seedless, about 5–6 kg; use a fresh, firm fruit)
• 6 pieces Wooden Skewers (13‑inch, sturdy for inserting into the flesh)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (to brush on cut surfaces to prevent browning)
• 1 drop Red Food Coloring (optional, for accenting the mask or tongue)

Instructions

1. Peel the Watermelon

   Using the spatula peeler, remove the rind in long strips, working away from your body to avoid injury. Peel the entire fruit until only the bright pink flesh remains.

   Time: PT5M

2. Create a Stable Base

   Cut off a thin slice from the bottom of the peeled watermelon so it sits flat on the cutting board.

   Time: PT3M

3. Shape the Helmet (Head)

   Carve the top portion of the watermelon into a rounded helmet shape. Gradually shave off flesh with the carving knife, leaving enough thickness to maintain structural integrity.

   Time: PT10M

4. Carve the Mask and Eye Holes

   Mark the eye openings on the front of the helmet. Carefully cut out two oval holes for the eyes, then shave surrounding flesh to create the mask’s angular edges.

   Time: PT8M

5. Insert Skewers for the Neck

   Push three wooden skewers vertically through the base of the helmet into the flesh, spacing them evenly. These will hold the helmet to the body later.

   Time: PT4M

6. Add the Tongue Detail

   Cut a small rectangular piece of watermelon flesh, dip it in a drop of red food coloring (optional), and insert it into the front lower opening to mimic Iron Man’s iconic tongue.

   Time: PT3M

7. Carve Mouth and Buck Teeth

   Using the paring knife, carve a thin horizontal slit for the mouth and cut out two small rectangular “teeth” from the front of the helmet.

   Time: PT5M

8. Hollow Out the Interior

   Scoop out the inner flesh of the helmet with a spoon, creating a hollow cavity that reduces weight and allows the helmet to sit securely on the body.

   Time: PT5M

9. Assemble the Helmet on the Body

   Place the carved helmet onto the flat base of the watermelon, aligning the skewers with pre‑drilled holes in the body. Press gently until the helmet is stable.

   Time: PT5M

10. Final Touches

    Brush any exposed cut surfaces with lemon juice to keep them fresh, and optionally add a tiny dab of red food coloring on the mask edges for extra contrast.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g