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Deviled Egg Christmas Trees

Delightful Deviled Egg Christmas Trees for Festive Gatherings

Delightful Deviled Egg Christmas Trees offer a nutritious and whimsical twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 7 large eggs hard-boiled
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 5 oz baby spinach fresh or well-thawed frozen
  • 1/3 cup mayo or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 1/2 lemon juice fresh acidity; lime can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce adjust per spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes to hold shape
For Decoration
  • 1 red Fresno chili pepper minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into small stars
  • Parmesan cheese for snow topping; nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • pot
  • skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the eggs in a pot of boiling water for 9.5 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath for 10 minutes.
  2. Peel and slice the boiled eggs in half, trimming the bottom for stability.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, then cook spinach until wilted (3-4 minutes). Cool slightly.
  4. Blend the spinach mixture with egg yolks, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes until smooth.
  5. Fill a piping bag with the mixture and pipe it into the egg whites, forming a tree shape.
  6. Decorate with minced Fresno chili, star-shaped yellow bell pepper, and grated Parmesan for snow.
  7. Chill for an additional 15-20 minutes before serving on a decorative platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are perfect for holiday gatherings, combining nutrition with festive fun. Practice piping to perfect the presentation and adjust seasoning to taste.

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