Description
Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are a festive appetizer where classic deviled eggs are transformed into edible Christmas trees. The creamy yolk filling is tinted green and piped into a tree shape, then decorated with colorful garnishes for a holiday look.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley sprigs, for decoration
- Diced red bell pepper or cherry tomato, for ornaments
- Paprika or colored sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, then cool in an ice bath.
- Peel the eggs: Gently tap and peel eggs under running water.
- Halve and remove yolks: Slice eggs lengthwise, remove yolks into a bowl, and arrange whites on a platter.
- Make the filling: Mash yolks, then mix with avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and green.
- Pipe the filling: Spoon the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip and pipe into egg white halves to create a Christmas tree shape.
- Decorate the trees: Garnish with diced red bell pepper or cherry tomato for ornaments and a dill or parsley sprig for a topper. Dust with paprika if desired.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the filling to set.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture and natural green color.
- Add lemon juice to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Older eggs are easier to peel.
- Store filling and egg white halves separately if making ahead, and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: N/A