Description
Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs are a festive twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings. These charming bites feature a creamy, seasoned egg yolk filling piped into vibrant green egg whites and decorated to resemble Christmas trees with colorful toppings. Easy to prepare, they add cheer and delight to any celebration, making them an instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 6 slices green olives (for decoration)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot covered with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
- Prepare the filling: Once cooled, peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out yolks into a bowl.
- Mix ingredients: Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and herbs to yolks; mash until smooth.
- Decorate: Fill egg whites with yolk mixture using a piping bag. Top with diced bell peppers as ornaments and olives as trunks.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg