Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and creative twist on the classic deviled egg recipe. Perfect for autumn gatherings and Halloween parties, these deviled eggs are styled to look like mini pumpkins using simple ingredients and garnishes like fresh chives and smoked paprika. Creamy, tangy, and visually charming, they make a delicious high-protein appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 6 large eggs, hard boiled
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes
- Fresh chives, cut into ¼-½ inch 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 from each egg half and place the egg white halves on a serving platter.
- Mash Yolks: Using a fork, mash the egg yolks in a small mixing bowl until they reach a crumbly texture.
- Make Filling: Add mayonnaise, yellow mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Stir the mixture thoroughly until smooth and creamy. If you want a more orange hue resembling pumpkins, add one drop of red food coloring and mix well.
- Fill Egg Whites: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip. Pipe the yolk filling into the egg white halves to form round mounds resembling pumpkin shapes.
- Create Pumpkin Lines: Use a toothpick to gently draw vertical lines into each piped yolk mound to mimic the grooves of a pumpkin.
- Add Stems: Place small pieces of fresh chives on top of each molded yolk mound to represent pumpkin stems.
- Garnish and Chill: Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika over the deviled eggs for added color and flavor. Refrigerate the deviled eggs in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by using your favorite deviled egg recipe instead of this classic one.
- Adding red or orange gel food coloring will deepen the orange color of the filling for a more vivid pumpkin appearance.
- These deviled eggs make a wonderful appetizer or a high-protein snack anytime, not just for parties.
- Store 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: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
