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Deviled Egg Christmas Trees

Deviled Egg Christmas Trees That Bring Holiday Cheer

These Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are festive, flavorful appetizers that bring holiday cheer to any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 6 large Eggs fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Butter olive oil works for dairy-free
  • 1 clove Garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach fresh is optimal
  • 3 tablespoons Mayo Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon gives a sharper profile
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice vinegar can replace it
  • 1 pinch Smoked Paprika regular paprika is an alternative
  • few dashes Hot Sauce adjust to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Dehydrated Potato Flakes essential for structure
For Decorating
  • 1 Red Fresno Chili Pepper adds color and festive flair
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper cut into stars for decoration
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated for a snowy finish

Equipment

  • pot
  • skillet
  • Blender
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Eggs: Place 6 large eggs in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, simmer for 9.5 minutes, and cool in an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare Filling: Crack and peel the eggs, slice in half, remove yolks, and refrigerate the whites. Sauté sliced garlic in butter and add baby spinach until wilted, then cool.
  3. Blend Ingredients: Combine cooled spinach mixture, egg yolks, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes in a blender; blend until smooth.
  4. Pipe Filling: Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe into egg whites to create tree shapes.
  5. Decorate Trees: Secure diced red Fresno chili as ornaments and place yellow bell pepper stars on top; grate Parmesan for a snowy effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh eggs are vital for a creamy filling. Adjust potato flakes for desired consistency and practice piping if new to achieve festive shapes.

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