Description
Christmas Tree Avocado Deviled Eggs are a festive holiday appetizer that combines creamy avocado with classic deviled egg flavors. Shaped like Christmas trees and garnished with colorful toppings, they offer a fresh, healthy, and visually delightful snack perfect for any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnishes
- Smoked paprika or chili powder, for dusting
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Start by boiling your eggs until they’re hard-boiled, which usually takes about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, cool them in an ice bath to make peeling easier and ensure the whites remain firm and bright white.
- Halve and Scoop: Carefully peel the eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl, reserving the whites for later filling and decoration.
- Make the Avocado Filling: In the bowl with the yolks, add ripe avocado, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix everything together until it forms a smooth, creamy filling with a bright green hue.
- Pipe the Filling: Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip or a simple spoon, fill the egg white halves with the avocado mixture, shaping it to taper at the top like a Christmas tree.
- Decorate Your Trees: Use cherry tomato halves to mimic festive ornaments, sprinkle chopped herbs for greenery texture, and dust smoked paprika over the top for a beautiful seasonal finish.
Notes
- Use slightly older eggs for easier peeling and smooth egg whites.
- Add lemon juice right after mashing avocado to prevent browning and maintain vibrant color.
- Mash the filling thoroughly for a creamy consistency that’s easy to pipe or spoon.
- Chill the filling before piping to help it hold its shape better.
- Add garnishes just before serving to keep colors fresh and textures crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling, No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg