Description
Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs are a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. These deviled eggs are decorated to look like charming green Christmas trees, complete with red bell pepper ‘ornaments’ and fresh dill garnish. The creamy filling is made smooth and vibrant with fresh herbs, dill pickle relish, and optional green food coloring, creating a visually stunning and flavorful treat that will delight guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 1 dozen eggs
Deviled Egg Filling
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 3 Tbsp. dill pickle relish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
- 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Place eggs in a large pot with at least 2 inches of boiling water. Cook for 12 minutes to hard boil. Immediately transfer the eggs to a large bowl filled with ice water and let them cool completely for about 12 minutes. This ice bath helps prevent the whites from tearing when peeling.
- Peel and halve eggs: Gently peel the cooled eggs and slice them lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in the bowl of a food processor.
- Prepare the filling: Add mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, chopped parsley, chopped dill, green food coloring if using, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the food processor with the yolks. Process for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and the herbs are finely chopped.
- Fill the egg whites: Transfer the filling to a piping bag or a zip-top plastic bag with a 1/2-inch corner cut off. Fill each egg white half’s hole with the filling. Then, pipe the filling gently in a back-and-forth motion over each filled egg to create a triangular ‘Christmas tree’ shape.
- Decorate and serve: Sprinkle the finely diced red bell pepper over the piped filling to resemble Christmas ornaments. Garnish with additional fresh dill for a festive touch. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The filling can be prepared and stored in the piping bag in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Keep the egg whites separate and pipe plus garnish right before serving for best texture and appearance.
- Smooth Filling Secret: Using a food processor ensures the herbs are finely chopped and the filling is smooth and vibrant green.
- Easy Peel Eggs: The ice water bath immediately after boiling helps make peeling easier and prevents damage to the egg whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
