Description
Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs are a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. These deviled eggs are filled with a creamy mixture of avocado, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, piped into egg whites in the shape of a Christmas tree, and garnished with red pepper flakes and yellow bell pepper stars for a charming seasonal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ large ripe avocado
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper pieces to garnish
Garnish
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (to cut 12 stars)
Instructions
- Hard-Cook the Eggs: Hard-cook the eggs using your preferred method, such as stovetop boiling or an Instant Pot. Allow them to cool enough to handle before peeling.
- Peel and Halve the Eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and slice each in half lengthwise, setting aside the whites for filling.
- Make the Filling: Scoop the yolks into a bowl and mash together with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and avocado until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pipe the Filling: Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture creating a tall swirl to mimic a Christmas tree shape.
- Add Red Ornaments: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or place tiny red pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds on top of the filling to resemble ornaments.
- Cut and Attach Stars: Use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 stars from the yellow bell pepper and place one star on the tip of each egg tree as the star topping.
Notes
- For perfectly hard-cooked eggs, use an Instant Pot or boil eggs for 10-12 minutes.
- Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture in the filling.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Red pomegranate seeds can be used as an alternative garnish for a festive look.
- Prepare eggs a day in advance and refrigerate for easier assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
