Description
Festive Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs made with creamy avocado and classic seasonings, decorated with bell pepper stars and red pepper flakes to resemble holiday trees. A perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings that combines rich flavors and eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ large ripe avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes or red pepper pieces for garnish
Decoration
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
Instructions
- Hard-cook eggs: Cook the eggs until hard-boiled using your preferred method such as stovetop boiling or Instant Pot. Let them cool enough to handle before peeling.
- Peel and slice eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise, placing the halves on a tray.
- Prepare filling: Scoop the yolks into a bowl and mash them with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and avocado until smooth and creamy. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill egg whites: Pipe or spoon the yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg whites, shaping the filling into tall swirls to mimic a Christmas tree shape.
- Add decorations: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the filling or place small pieces of red pepper or pomegranate seeds as ornaments for the tree.
- Cut bell pepper stars: Use a 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut 12 stars from the yellow bell pepper and place a star on top of each egg tree to complete the festive look.
Notes
- For perfectly hard-boiled eggs, use an Instant Pot or stovetop boiling method and ice bath to prevent overcooking.
- Avocado adds creaminess and a fresh flavor—make sure to use ripe avocado for best texture.
- Substitute pomegranate seeds for red pepper flakes to add a sweet burst and festive color.
- You can make the filling ahead and refrigerate, but fill and decorate eggs closer to serving for best texture.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for more elegant tree swirls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
