Description
Transform classic deviled eggs into charming, edible Christmas tree shapes. This festive holiday appetizer features a savory spinach and garlic yolk filling, piped into a tree design and adorned with colorful ‘ornaments’ for a delightful visual and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes
- 1 red fresno chili pepper, minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into small stars
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Hard-boil 7 eggs. Cool immediately in an ice bath, then carefully peel. Slice each egg lengthwise, scoop out yolks into a bowl, and arrange whites on a serving platter.
- Mash the cooked yolks thoroughly until smooth.
- In a small pan, melt butter and sauté sliced garlic until fragrant. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted; drain any excess liquid.
- To the mashed yolks, add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, hot sauce, dehydrated potato flakes, and the cooked spinach-garlic mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Transfer the yolk filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the filling onto each egg white half, building small, conical ‘Christmas tree’ shapes.
- Decorate the piped trees with yellow bell pepper stars, minced red fresno chili pieces for ‘ornaments’, and a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for ‘snow’.
- Serve the Deviled Egg Christmas Trees immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust hot sauce to your taste preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Piping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Deviled Egg Christmas Trees, holiday appetizer, festive recipe