Description
Pumpkin Patch Deviled Eggs offer a delightful twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for any fall gathering or festive occasion. These charming and colorful treats resemble mini pumpkins, making them an eye-catching addition to your table. With a creamy filling infused with spices and a dash of orange food coloring for that vibrant pumpkin hue, these deviled eggs are not just a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, you can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Serve them at Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners, or any casual get-togethers, and watch as they become an instant favorite among guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for dusting)
- Optional: Orange food coloring (for vibrant color)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Ice bath: Transfer eggs to an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes to cool.
- Peel the eggs: Gently crack and peel under cool running water.
- Halve and scoop: Slice each egg in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks into a bowl.
- Make the filling: Combine yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional food coloring; mash until smooth.
- Pipe the filling: Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to fill each egg white half.
- Create pumpkin ridges: Use a knife or toothpick to create ridges on the piped filling.
- Add stems: Insert small bundles of chives into each piped egg as stems.
- Dust for appeal: Lightly sprinkle extra paprika over the top and add remaining chives around as garnish.
- Chill before serving in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 130mg