Description
These Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and creative twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties. Made with creamy, tangy deviled egg filling tinted orange to resemble mini pumpkins, then garnished with chive stems and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a beautiful, seasonal presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs, hard boiled
Filling
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh chives, cut into small pieces
- Smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: Peel the hard boiled eggs carefully, then slice each egg in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the yolks into a small mixing bowl. Arrange the empty egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Mash Yolks: Using a fork, mash the egg yolks until they are finely crumbled and smooth.
- Make Filling: Add mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix well until the filling is smooth and creamy. If you want the filling to look more like pumpkins with an orange hue, add one drop of red food coloring and stir to combine evenly.
- Pipe Filling: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip. Pipe the filling carefully back into the egg white halves, shaping it into round pumpkin-like mounds.
- Add Pumpkin Detail: Use a toothpick to gently draw vertical lines around the yolk mounds, mimicking the ridges of a pumpkin.
- Add Stems: Slice fresh chives into ¼ to ½ inch pieces and place one piece on top of each deviled egg pumpkin to resemble the pumpkin stems.
- Garnish and Chill: Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika over the pumpkins for color and a smoky flavor. Cover and chill the deviled eggs in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can use the classic deviled egg filling recipe or customize it to your favorite flavors.
- Add a few drops of red or orange gel food coloring if you prefer a bolder pumpkin color.
- These deviled eggs make a great appetizer or a high-protein snack anytime, not just for parties.
- Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
