Name: Deviled Egg Christmas Trees: Festive, Creamy, and Perfect for the Holiday Table
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; Green food coloring (or spinach powder/puree for natural color); 1 tbsp finely chopped chives or dill (optional, for flavor); 2 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper (for decoration); 2 tbsp finely diced yellow bell pepper or corn (for decoration); Small dill sprigs or parsley leaves (for the ‘tree’ effect); Pretzel sticks (optional, for ‘tree trunks’)

Description

These Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are a festive twist on the classic appetizer! Creamy, tangy deviled eggs are topped with a whipped green filling shaped like little Christmas trees and decorated with colorful edible garnishes. Perfect for holiday parties, they’re fun, cute, and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

6 large eggs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Green food coloring (or spinach powder/puree for natural color)
1 tbsp finely chopped chives or dill (optional, for flavor)
2 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper (for decoration)
2 tbsp finely diced yellow bell pepper or corn (for decoration)
Small dill sprigs or parsley leaves (for the ‘tree’ effect)
Pretzel sticks (optional, for ‘tree trunks’)

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Instructions

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 10–12 minutes.
Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and cool completely. Peel carefully and slice each egg in half lengthwise.
Remove the yolks and place them in a small bowl. Mash until smooth with a fork.
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
Add green food coloring (a few drops at a time) until desired color is reached. Mix in chives or dill if using.
Spoon or pipe the green filling into the egg whites using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, building up in a swirled cone shape to resemble a Christmas tree.
Decorate with diced red and yellow bell peppers as ornaments. Top with a tiny sprig of dill or parsley for a festive touch.
Optional: insert a small piece of pretzel stick under each egg half to look like a tree trunk.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use avocado or spinach puree instead of food coloring for a natural green hue.
For a bit of spice, add a dash of hot sauce or paprika to the yolk mixture.
These can be made up to 1 day ahead — store covered in the fridge until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boil & Assemble
Cuisine: American