Description
Get into the holiday spirit with these delightful Deviled Egg Christmas Trees! This festive twist on classic deviled eggs features a creamy yolk filling, adorned with vibrant greens and colorful veggies to create charming edible trees. Not only are they visually stunning and packed with flavor, but they’re also easy to make, making them the perfect appetizer for any holiday gathering. Impress your guests with these creative finger foods that appeal to both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives (for tree tops)
- Cherry tomatoes, diced (for ornaments)
- Red bell pepper, diced (for ornaments)
- Carrot sticks (for tree trunks)
- Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then let sit covered for 12-14 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
- Prepare the filling: Peel cooled eggs, halve them, and mix yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill the eggs: Generously spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into each egg white half.
- Assemble the trees: Arrange three filled egg halves in a triangle; top with parsley or chives and decorate with cherry tomatoes and red bell peppers.
- Garnish: Sprinkle paprika over each tree before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg