Description
These Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and delicious twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for fall celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Creamy deviled egg yolk filling is piped into egg whites, decorated to resemble little pumpkins with chive stems and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a seasonal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs (hard boiled)
Filling
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Garnish
- Fresh chives (cut into small pieces)
- Smoked paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Peel the hard-boiled eggs carefully and slice each egg in half lengthwise. Gently scoop the yolks out into a small mixing bowl while placing the hollowed egg whites on a serving platter.
- Mash the Yolks: Using a fork, mash the egg yolks until they are crumbly and smooth, breaking down any lumps.
- Make the Filling: Add mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Stir well to combine into a smooth and creamy mixture. If you want a more orange hue resembling pumpkins, add one drop of red food coloring and mix thoroughly.
- Pipe the Filling: Spoon the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. Pipe the yolk mixture neatly into the hollowed egg white halves, forming small circular mounds that resemble pumpkins.
- Create Pumpkin Details: Take a toothpick and gently draw vertical lines around the piped yolk filling to mimic the ridges of a pumpkin.
- Add Stems: Slice fresh chives into ¼ to ½ inch pieces and place one piece on top of each piped deviled egg to represent a pumpkin stem.
- Garnish and Chill: Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika over the eggs for color and flavor. Cover and chill the deviled eggs in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- A festive and fun presentation perfect for fall occasions like Halloween and Thanksgiving.
- The optional red food coloring enhances the pumpkin color but can be omitted for a more traditional look.
- Can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated, just cover well to prevent drying out.
- Use smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor; regular paprika works if preferred.
- Ensure eggs are fully cooled before peeling to keep whites intact and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (approx. 23 g)
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 0.02 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
