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Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Celebrate the holidays with these festive Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs. Creamy avocado replaces traditional yolk filling for a vibrant green, healthy twist. Decorated with red bell pepper 'ornaments', parsley 'leaves', grated Parmesan 'snow', and topped with a cheddar cheese star, these elegant appetizers are perfect for Christmas parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Eggs and Filling

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese (for stars)

Instructions

  1. Boil the Eggs: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Boil for exactly 12 minutes for firm yolks.
  2. Cool and Peel: Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to a large bowl of ice water. Let them cool completely for at least 10 minutes. Once cooled, gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell all over. Peel the eggs under cool running water to remove shells smoothly.
  3. Prepare Egg Halves: Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Set the egg white halves aside for filling.
  4. Mash the Filling: Add the avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with egg yolks. Mash thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Pipe the Filling: Transfer the avocado yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or plastic bag with snipped corner). Pipe the mixture into each egg white half, building up a cone or tree shape.
  6. Decorate: Gently press finely diced red bell pepper onto the green filling as ornaments. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for leafy effects and grated Parmesan cheese for a snow-like dusting.
  7. Add Cheese Stars: Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter or hand-cut, form stars from the cheddar cheese slice. Place one cheddar star on top of each deviled egg tree.
  8. Serve or Chill: Arrange deviled egg trees on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use very fresh eggs for the best taste and texture.
  • To make peeling easier, use older eggs if possible or follow the ice water bath technique as described.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise for a creamier or firmer filling as desired.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier version.
  • Fresh lemon juice brightens the avocado flavor and prevents browning.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, a zip-top plastic bag with a corner snipped off works well.
  • Prepare the filling ahead and keep refrigerated to save time during party prep.
  • Use different colored bell peppers for a more colorful decoration.

Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/christmas-tree-deviled-eggs-recipe/