Description
Festive and fun, these Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are perfect for holiday gatherings, combining healthiness with creativity to delight both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado (or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Paprika or chili flakes (for decoration)
- Chopped red bell pepper or pimentos (for decoration)
- Yellow bell pepper or cheese (for “tree toppers”)
- Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot of cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, remove from heat, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Peel: Drain the eggs and cool them in ice water. Once cooled, peel them gently.
- Prepare the Filling: Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks into a mixing bowl. Mash the yolks with avocado (or mayonnaise) until smooth. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt (if using). Stir until creamy, then fold in the chopped herbs.
- Pipe the Filling: Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe into the egg whites, swirling upward to create Christmas tree shapes.
- Decorate the Trees: Sprinkle paprika or chili flakes for “garlands,” add chopped red bell pepper as “ornaments,” and top each tree with yellow bell pepper or cheese to resemble a star.
- Arrange and Serve: Place the filled eggs on a platter and use dill or parsley sprigs to resemble a forest. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or favorite spices. Pipe the filling into egg whites just before serving for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, Christmas appetizers, holiday recipes, festive food, healthy snacks