Description
Delight in these festive Pumpkin Deviled Eggs, perfect for fall gatherings and parties. Hard-boiled eggs are transformed into colorful, pumpkin-shaped treats with a creamy deviled egg filling tinted orange with a touch of red food coloring and garnished with chive stems and smoked paprika for a seasonal twist.
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 ¼–½ inch pieces
- Smoked paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Peel the hard boiled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the yolks and place them into a small mixing bowl. Arrange the empty egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Mash the yolks: Using a fork, mash the egg yolks until they are crumbly and smooth.
- Mix the filling: Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and creamy. For a more vibrant orange color, add one drop of red food coloring and mix well.
- Fill the egg whites: Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip. Pipe the filling evenly into each egg white half, shaping small circles that resemble pumpkins.
- Create pumpkin details: Use a toothpick to gently draw vertical lines on the yolk filling to mimic the ridges of a pumpkin.
- Add stems and garnish: Place small pieces of fresh chives on top of each egg to serve as pumpkin stems. Finally, sprinkle a light dusting of smoked paprika over the eggs for added color and flavor.
- Chill and serve: Cover the platter with an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve, ideally chilling for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite deviled egg recipe in place of the classic filling if desired.
- Adding a few drops of red or orange gel food coloring can enhance the pumpkin-like appearance by deepening the yolk color.
- This recipe is great as a high-protein snack or a festive appetizer for holidays and parties.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
