Delicious Deviled Egg Christmas Trees for Festive Celebrations
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Green food coloring (optional)
Chopped herbs (like parsley or chives) for decoration
Diced red bell peppers for decoration
Edible glitter for decoration (optional)
Carrot sticks for tree trunks
Instructions
Boil the Eggs: Start by placing your eggs in a pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let the eggs sit for about 12-15 minutes before transferring them to an ice bath to cool.
Peel the Eggs: Once the eggs are cool, gently tap them on the counter to crack the shells and peel them under running water to make the process easier.
Prepare the Filling: Slice the boiled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and food coloring if desired. Mash the mixture with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Shape the Christmas Trees: Fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture. To create the tree shape, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip for a decorative finish, or simply spoon the mixture in a mound.
Decorate: Get creative! Use chopped herbs to mimic garland, diced red bell peppers for ornaments, and place a small piece of carrot stick at the bottom of each egg half for the trunk. Arrange the filled eggs on a festive platter to resemble a Christmas tree display.
Chill and Serve: Let the deviled egg trees chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and makes them easier to handle.