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Deviled Egg Christmas Trees

Deviled Egg Christmas Trees: Festive Fun for Your Holiday Table

Delightful Deviled Egg Christmas Trees, a whimsical twist on a classic favorite, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Filling
  • 6 large eggs hard-boiled
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup baby spinach fresh or frozen, well-drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon mustard or Dijon mustard for bolder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 dash hot sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated potato flakes extra mayo can be used as a substitute
For Decoration
  • 1 red Fresno chili pepper diced for ornaments
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into star shapes
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for snow effect

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • star tip
  • ice bath

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil on medium-high heat, then gently lower large eggs into the boiling water. Cook for exactly 9.5 minutes and transfer to an ice bath for 10 minutes.
  2. Once cooled, tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shells, peel each egg, slice in half horizontally, and scoop yolks into a mixing bowl. Trim a small portion from the bottom of the egg whites for stability.
  3. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, add a cup of spinach, and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Let cool before adding to yolks.
  4. In the yolk mixing bowl, combine spinach, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes. Blend until smooth and creamy, then chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe into egg white halves, shaping into festive tree forms with a larger base tapering at the top.
  6. Insert diced red Fresno chili pepper into the piped filling for ornaments and place yellow bell pepper star cutouts on top.
  7. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over each deviled egg, arrange on a platter, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Trim the bottoms of the egg whites for stability. Use toothpicks for securing decorations if needed.

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