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Deviled Egg Christmas Trees

Festive deviled eggs shaped and decorated like Christmas trees — perfect holiday appetizer with creamy filling and holiday flair.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp vinegar white wine or apple cider
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives finely chopped (optional)
  • red bell pepper or pimentos tiny pieces for decoration
  • paprika for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag or plastic bag
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn off heat, and let stand for 10–12 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice water bath to cool completely, then peel under cold running water.
  4. Slice eggs in half lengthwise and place egg white halves on a platter.
  5. Mash yolks in a mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix until smooth, then transfer the filling to a piping bag.
  7. Pipe filling into egg white halves in a swirling upward motion to resemble trees.
  8. Sprinkle chopped parsley and chives over the filling, add tiny red pieces for ornaments, and dust with paprika.
  9. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Customize with extra toppings or holiday sprinkles for flair!