Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties. These eggs feature a creamy, flavorful yolk mixture colored and spiced to resemble mini pumpkins, complete with paprika ridges and chive stems for a charming presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (plus more for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
Garnish
- Chives, snipped (for the stems)
Instructions
- Peel and Prepare Eggs: Carefully remove the shells from the hard boiled eggs, making sure the egg whites remain smooth and intact for a clean presentation. Rinse and pat them dry with paper towels, then slice each egg in half lengthwise.
- Remove and Mash Yolks: Gently scoop out the yolks into a small bowl. Mash the yolks thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is smooth without any large chunks.
- Mix Filling: Add mayonnaise, mustard, black pepper, and paprika to the mashed yolks. Stir until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add salt gradually, tasting and mixing after each addition until the flavor is just right.
- Fill Egg Whites: Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe the yolk mixture back into the hollowed egg whites. Alternatively, you can spoon the mixture in carefully if you don’t have a piping bag.
- Create Pumpkin Ridges: Gently drag a toothpick along the surface of the yolk mixture to create ridges resembling the shape of a pumpkin.
- Add Chive Stems and Garnish: Place a small piece of snipped chive on top of each filled egg to resemble a pumpkin stem. Lightly sprinkle additional paprika over the eggs for extra color and seasoning.
- Serve or Store: If preparing for an event, arrange the deviled eggs in a secure tray with a lid to keep them fresh and transportable.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are peeled gently to keep the whites smooth and visually appealing.
- Use paprika generously not only for flavor but to give the yolks a vibrant pumpkin-like color.
- Snipped chives add a charming, edible “stem” to complete the pumpkin look.
- Consider chilling the deviled eggs before serving to help the filling set and maintain structure.
- These make a great seasonal appetizer for autumn and Halloween-themed parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 71 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
