Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs! Creamy avocado and classic deviled egg flavors are combined to create a smooth filling piped into egg whites in a charming Christmas tree shape, topped with red pepper flakes and a star cut from yellow bell pepper for a delightful and colorful appetizer.
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
- Crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper pieces for garnish
Decoration
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Hard-cook 6 large eggs using your preferred method, such as stovetop boiling or Instant Pot for foolproof results. Allow them to cool before handling.
- Peel and slice eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and slice each egg in half lengthwise to separate the whites and yolks.
- Make the filling: Scoop the yolks into a bowl and mash them together with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ½ large ripe avocado until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill egg whites: Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, forming tall swirls that resemble Christmas tree shapes.
- Decorate with toppings: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or add small red pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds onto the filling to mimic ornaments on the tree.
- Make and add stars: Use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 stars from the large yellow bell pepper. Place one star on top of each egg tree to complete the festive look.
Notes
- For perfect hard-cooked eggs, try using an Instant Pot set to 5 minutes on high pressure followed by a quick release.
- Substitute pomegranate seeds for red pepper bits if you want a sweeter touch that resembles ornaments.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper into the filling mixture.
- The avocado helps make the filling creamy and adds a subtle green color; if unavailable, increase mayonnaise slightly.
- Prepare eggs a day in advance to save time during holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
