Description
Festive and creamy Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs that bring holiday charm to your table. These deviled eggs are made with a smooth avocado-mayo filling, shaped like mini Christmas trees, and decorated with red pepper flakes and yellow bell pepper stars for a colorful, tasty appetizer perfect for brunch, parties, or Christmas Eve dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs & Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ large ripe avocado
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Toppings & Garnish
- Crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper pieces
- 1 large yellow bell pepper (for star-shaped cutouts)
Instructions
- Cook the Eggs: Hard-cook the eggs using your preferred method, such as boiling on the stovetop or using an Instant Pot, then let them cool until safe to handle.
- Peel and Halve the Eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and slice each one lengthwise in half to create 12 halves.
- Prepare the Filling: Scoop out the yolks into a bowl and mash them together with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and ripe avocado until smooth. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture back evenly into the egg white halves, swirling the filling to create a tall, tree-like shape.
- Add Ornaments: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes or place small red pepper pieces or pomegranate seeds on top to mimic ornaments on the Christmas tree.
- Create and Place Stars: Use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 stars from the yellow bell pepper. Place one star on top of each filled egg to serve as the tree topper.
Notes
- The avocado in the filling adds creaminess and a subtle flavor that complements the classic deviled egg taste.
- If you prefer, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.
- Use pomegranate seeds as a colorful alternative to red pepper flakes for a festive look.
- Make sure to chill the eggs well after cooking to ease peeling and improve filling texture.
- These deviled eggs are best served fresh but can be refrigerated covered for up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
