Description
Brighten your holiday table with festive, fun, and delicious Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs! This easy-to-make appetizer combines classic deviled egg flavors shaped like charming Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings and sure to impress guests of all ages with simplicity and holiday magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients for Decoration and Flavor
- Green food coloring (a few drops, optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley
- Small pieces of red pepper or pimentos (for “ornaments”)
- Black olives or capers (optional, for tree trunks or ornaments)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Start by boiling your eggs perfectly—place them in medium-high heat with simmering water for 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, cool the eggs, carefully peel off the shells, and slice each egg lengthwise to yield two halves.
- Remove Yolks and Mix Filling: Gently scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring for a festive evergreen look.
- Shape the Trees: Using a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off, pipe the green filling back onto the egg whites in a triangular shape to mimic Christmas trees.
- Decorate the Trees: Sprinkle chopped chives or parsley to resemble tree branches. Dot the tops with tiny pieces of red pepper or pimentos as “ornaments.” Optionally, add small olive slices or capers for additional decoration such as tree trunks or baubles.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the deviled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to firm up. Then, share the holiday joy!
Notes
- Fresh eggs are harder to peel; slightly older eggs work best for easy peeling.
- For an extra creamy texture, blend the filling in a food processor until silky smooth.
- Add green food coloring sparingly to keep flavor natural and color vibrant.
- Use a star-tip piping nozzle to create textured “tree branches” for an appealing design.
- Choose small, colorful veggies or herbs as garnishes to maintain festive colors without overpowering taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Christmas tree deviled eggs, holiday appetizer, festive deviled eggs, easy deviled eggs, party finger food, Christmas appetizer
