Description
These festive Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are a delightful and healthy twist on the classic deviled eggs. Made with creamy avocado and a hint of Greek yogurt, they create a smooth filling that’s piped into egg whites in the shape of Christmas trees. Decorated with colorful bell peppers, paprika, and fresh herbs, this recipe makes a charming and nutritious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado (or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Decoration
- Paprika or chili flakes
- Chopped red bell pepper or pimentos
- Yellow bell pepper or cheese (for “tree toppers”)
- Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot of cold water and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let the eggs sit covered for 10–12 minutes to cook through. Drain the hot water, transfer the eggs to ice water to cool, and then peel the shells off.
- Halve and scoop: Slice the peeled eggs lengthwise in half. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a bowl; set the egg whites aside on a serving plate.
- Make the filling: Mash the egg yolks together with ripe avocado (or mayonnaise if preferred) until the mixture is smooth. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Greek yogurt or sour cream if using. Stir well until creamy, then fold in the finely chopped chives or parsley for fresh flavor.
- Pipe the “trees”: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the filling into the hollow spaces of the egg whites, swirling upwards to create Christmas tree shapes with texture and height.
- Decorate: Sprinkle paprika or chili flakes over the piped filling to resemble garlands. Add tiny pieces of chopped red bell pepper or pimentos as ornaments. Top each tree with a small piece of yellow bell pepper or a star-shaped cheese piece to mimic a tree topper.
- Garnish and serve: Arrange the decorated deviled eggs on a platter surrounded by fresh dill or parsley sprigs to create a festive forest look. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a charming holiday appetizer.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit the Greek yogurt or sour cream and use avocado only for creaminess.
- If avocado is not in season or preferred, mayonnaise is a classic substitute for the filling.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute eggs with vegan egg alternatives, although texture and flavor will differ.
- Use fresh herbs like chives or parsley for best flavor; dried herbs can be more potent and alter taste.
- Prepare the eggs a day ahead and store them peeled in water to keep fresh prior to assembling the deviled eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: deviled eggs, avocado deviled eggs, holiday appetizer, Christmas appetizer, healthy deviled eggs, festive deviled eggs
