Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for autumn gatherings and Halloween parties. Creamy egg yolk filling is flavored with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, then styled with paprika to resemble mini pumpkins, complete with chive stems for a charming touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 12 large eggs
Filling
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 tsp paprika
- 4 chives, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Boil Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let eggs sit covered for 14 minutes to finish cooking. Rinse under cold water to cool.
- Peel Eggs: Crack the shells and carefully peel eggs under cool running water to remove shells without damaging the whites.
- Prepare Filling: Halve the eggs lengthwise and carefully spoon out yolks into a small bowl. Place egg whites on a serving platter. Mash yolks with a fork, then stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Fill Egg Whites: Spoon the yolk mixture evenly into the egg white halves and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
- Create Pumpkin Design: Dust the filled egg yolks evenly with paprika to completely cover the surface. Using a sharp paring knife, gently make ridges down the paprika-dusted yolks to mimic the ridges of a pumpkin.
- Add Chive Stems: Place a small piece of chive on top of each egg to resemble a pumpkin stem just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for easier peeling after boiling.
- For a spicier filling, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- Make ahead by boiling and peeling eggs up to one day in advance; fill just before serving.
- Chill eggs after assembling for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
