Description
These Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and fun twist on classic deviled eggs, perfect for fall gatherings like Halloween and Thanksgiving. They feature a creamy, tangy yolk filling tinted pumpkin-orange and decorated with chive stems and smoked paprika to resemble miniature pumpkins, making them both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
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Eggs
- 6 large eggs (hard boiled)
Filling
- 1/4 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 eggs: Peel the hard boiled eggs carefully and slice each in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks into a small mixing bowl and arrange the empty egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Mash yolks: Using a fork, mash the egg yolks until crumbly and smooth, preparing them for the filling mixture.
- Mix filling: Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Optionally, add a single drop of red food coloring and mix to give the filling a more vibrant pumpkin-orange hue.
- Fill egg whites: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip. Pipe the filling into each egg white half, shaping the filling into small circles that resemble pumpkin shapes.
- Decorate pumpkins: Use a toothpick to gently draw vertical lines on the piped filling to mimic the ridges of a pumpkin’s surface.
- Add stems: Cut fresh chives into ¼-½ inch pieces and place one piece on top of each filled egg to represent the pumpkin stems.
- Garnish and chill: Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika over the filled eggs for color and smokiness. Cover and chill the deviled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- A fun and festive fall spin on classic deviled eggs, perfect for seasonal celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving.
- Using red food coloring is optional but enhances the orange pumpkin color for a more visually striking appetizer.
- Smoked paprika adds depth of flavor and a warm color that complements the pumpkin theme.
- Make sure eggs are fully chilled before serving for best taste and texture.
- These can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored covered refrigerated to save time during your event.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (approx. 18g)
- 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
