Easy Festive Deviled Egg Ornaments (Print)

Colorful deviled egg ornaments featuring a creamy filling and festive vegetable decorations.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Decorations

07 - 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons finely diced green bell pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onions
10 - 1 tablespoon finely grated carrot
11 - 2 tablespoons finely diced pickles or cornichons (optional)
12 - 6 thin chive stems or parsley stems

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain the hot water and cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs carefully.
03 - Slice eggs lengthwise and gently remove the yolks into a medium bowl.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites, forming rounded ornament shapes.
06 - Top eggs with diced red and green bell peppers, grated carrot, pickles (if using), and chopped chives to mimic festive ornaments.
07 - Insert a chive or parsley stem at the top of each egg to serve as ornament hangers.
08 - Refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Colorful and festive presentation
  • Easy to prepare in advance for parties
02 -
  • For extra color, use smoked paprika or turmeric in the filling
  • Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for a neater filling application
  • Chill eggs well before decorating to help filling set better
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