Deviled Egg Christmas Trees: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Delight your guests this holiday season with Deviled Egg Christmas Trees, a festive and delicious twist on classic deviled eggs. These creative appetizers feature creamy, flavorful yolk filling piped into halved egg whites and beautifully arranged with fresh herbs and colorful garnishes to resemble Christmas trees. Perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings, these easy-to-make bites combine simplicity with charming presentation and a burst of savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves (6 eggs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Decorations
- Fresh parsley or chives (for decoration)
- Cherry tomatoes (for ornaments)
- Sliced olives (for additional decoration)
- Optional: shredded cheese or diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and remove from heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes to cook through.
- Cool the Eggs: Transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let them cool completely, about 15 minutes, to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Peel the Eggs: Once the eggs are cool, peel them under running water to remove the shells smoothly and prevent any white membrane from sticking.
- Prepare the Filling: Slice each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the Ingredients: Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and paprika until you achieve a smooth and creamy mixture.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Spoon or use a piping bag to fill the hollowed egg whites evenly with the yolk mixture, creating a fluffy, attractive filling.
- Assemble the Trees: Arrange the filled egg halves on a serving platter in the shape of a Christmas tree, layering the eggs so they form a triangular tree outline.
- Decorate: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives to resemble tree branches, place cherry tomatoes as colorful ornaments, and add sliced olives for extra festive decoration. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheese or diced bell peppers for added color.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled deviled egg Christmas trees for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
Notes
- For easier peeling, use eggs that are a few days old rather than fresh eggs.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for a decorative filling swirl if desired.
- Customize the decoration with your favorite colorful vegetables to match your holiday theme.
- These deviled eggs are best served within a day or two for optimal freshness.
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