Description
These Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs are a festive and flavorful holiday appetizer featuring a creamy avocado-infused filling piped into egg white halves shaped like mini Christmas trees. Topped with vibrant red pepper flakes and yellow bell pepper stars, they add charm and color to any holiday gathering.
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
Toppings and Garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper pieces
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (for stars)
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Hard-cook the 6 large eggs using your preferred method such as stovetop boiling or Instant Pot. Once cooked, allow them to cool enough to handle safely.
- Peel and halve: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and slice each one lengthwise in half, creating 12 egg white halves.
- Prepare the filling: Scoop the yolks into a bowl and mash them thoroughly with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ½ large ripe avocado. Mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the eggs: Using a piping bag or spoon, pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, forming tall swirls that resemble Christmas trees.
- Add festive toppings: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or place small red pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds on the filling as ornaments.
- Create stars: Use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 stars from the yellow bell pepper. Place one star at the top of each egg tree to complete the festive look.
Notes
- Use the foolproof Instant Pot or stovetop method to hard-boil eggs to ensure easy peeling.
- For a vegan variation, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo and ensure eggs are replaced with suitable alternatives, though this will change the egg structure.
- To add extra crunch, finely chop the bell pepper pieces used as ornaments.
- These deviled eggs are perfect for holiday brunch, Christmas Eve dinner, or festive parties.
- Make ahead by preparing the filling and whites separately, then assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
