Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and fun twist on classic deviled eggs, perfect for autumn gatherings and Halloween parties. These adorable appetizers feature a creamy yolk filling tinted orange to resemble mini pumpkins, garnished with chive stems and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a pop of color and smoky flavor.
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 the eggs: Peel the hard boiled eggs carefully and slice them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the yolks into a small mixing bowl and arrange the egg white halves on a serving platter for filling.
- Mash the yolks: Use a fork to mash the egg yolks thoroughly until smooth and crumb-free.
- Mix the filling: Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix well until fully combined and creamy. For a vibrant orange color that mimics pumpkins, add one drop of red food coloring and mix again.
- Fill the egg whites: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with your preferred piping tip. Pipe the filling into each egg white half, forming small circular mounds that look like pumpkins.
- Create pumpkin details: Take a toothpick and gently draw vertical lines around each filled egg half to create the ridges of the pumpkin.
- Add stems: Slice fresh chives into ¼-½ inch pieces and place one piece on top of each pumpkin-shaped deviled egg to serve as the pumpkin stem.
- Garnish and chill: Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika over all the eggs for color and a smoky hint. Chill the deviled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use this classic deviled egg filling or substitute with your favorite deviled egg recipe.
- Adding red or orange gel food coloring enhances the pumpkin color if desired.
- These make a great high-protein snack or appetizer, ideal for fall celebrations and Halloween parties.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
