Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado (or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Paprika or chili flakes (for decoration)
- Chopped red bell pepper or pimentos (for decoration)
- Yellow bell pepper or cheese (for “tree toppers”)
- Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pot, remove from heat, and let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain the hot water and cool the eggs in ice water. Once cooled, peel the eggs.
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks into a bowl. Set the egg whites aside.
- Mash the yolks with the avocado (or mayonnaise) until smooth.
- Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt (if using) to the yolk mixture. Stir until creamy and fold in the chopped herbs.
- Spoon the filling into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe the filling into the egg whites, swirling upward to create Christmas tree shapes.
- Sprinkle paprika or chili flakes to resemble “garlands,” add chopped red bell peppers as “ornaments,” and top each tree with a yellow bell pepper or cheese star.
- Arrange the decorated eggs on a platter with fresh dill or parsley sprigs to create a festive forest scene.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
These Deviled Egg Christmas Trees can be made ahead of time; prepare the filling a day in advance and assemble just before serving for the best presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg halves
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, Christmas recipe, festive appetizer, holiday party, gluten-free