Deviled Egg Christmas Trees Recipe
Holiday food should be fun and tasty. This Deviled Egg Christmas Trees Recipe is both.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley finely chopped
- Green food coloring optional
- Red bell pepper tiny cubes for decorations
- Yellow bell pepper or corn for star topping
Instructions
Boil the eggs
- Place eggs in a pot. Cover with water. Boil for 10 minutes until fully cooked.
Cool the eggs
- Transfer eggs to cold water. Let them cool completely before peeling.
Peel the eggs
- Remove shells carefully. Rinse eggs to remove shell pieces.
Cut the eggs
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks gently into a bowl.
Make the filling
- Mash yolks with fork. Add mayo, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Add color and herbs
- Mix chopped dill or parsley. Add a drop of green food coloring if desired.
Prepare piping bag
- Fill piping bag or zip bag with egg mixture. Cut a small tip.
Create tree shape
- Pipe filling in layers, starting wide at bottom, smaller at top.
Decorate the trees
- Add tiny red pepper cubes as ornaments. Place yellow pepper as star.
Chill before serving
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve cold for best taste and shape.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a healthier version.
- Add avocado for green color and creamy texture.
- Add smoked paprika for light smoky flavor.
- Use spinach puree for natural green color.
- Add cheese for richer filling.
- Make mini trees using quail eggs.