Description
Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs are a festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. These deviled eggs are filled with a creamy mixture of egg yolks, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and ripe avocado, then decorated with red pepper flakes and topped with bright yellow bell pepper stars to resemble Christmas trees.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Filling
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ large ripe avocado
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper pieces for decoration
Garnish
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Hard-cook the eggs using your preferred method, such as stovetop boiling for 10 minutes or an Instant Pot method until hard-boiled.
- Peel and Slice: Once cooled enough to handle, peel the eggs carefully and slice each one in half lengthwise.
- Prepare Filling: Scoop the yolks into a bowl. Mash them with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and ripe avocado until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Fill Egg Whites: Using a piping bag or spoon, pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves, forming a tall swirl to resemble the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Decorate: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or place tiny red pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds on the filling to mimic ornaments.
- Add Star Toppers: Use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 stars from the yellow bell pepper. Place one star on the top of each egg tree to complete the festive look.
Notes
- To hard-cook eggs easily, use an Instant Pot or boil them on the stovetop for 10 minutes.
- Ripe avocado adds creaminess and a subtle flavor; substitute with extra mayonnaise if preferred.
- Use pomegranate seeds instead of red pepper flakes for a sweeter ornament alternative.
- Pipe the filling using a sturdy piping bag fitted with a large star tip for the best Christmas tree shape.
- Make ahead by preparing the filling and cutting peppers in advance; assemble just before serving to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
