Description
These Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs with Avocado Filling are a festive, healthy, and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy avocado replaces traditional mayonnaise, providing rich texture and heart-healthy fats. Each egg half is shaped like a Christmas tree and decorated with vibrant garnishes like pomegranate seeds and black sesame seeds, making them colorful, nutritious, and fun to serve as a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Decorations
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds or finely diced cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Start by hard boiling your eggs until they are firm but not overcooked—about 10-12 minutes. Once cooled, gently peel and slice each egg in half lengthwise, carefully removing the yolks into a bowl while keeping the whites intact.
- Make the avocado filling: In a mixing bowl, mash together the yolks, ripe avocado, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until you get a smooth, creamy consistency. Add chopped chives or green onions for a fresh bite and fold them in gently.
- Fill the egg whites: Using a small spoon or piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill each egg white half generously with the avocado mixture. Sculpt the filling slightly into a triangular shape resembling a Christmas tree by smoothing the edges.
- Add festive toppings: Sprinkle your “trees” with black sesame seeds or poppy seeds to mimic garlands, then decorate by placing pomegranate seeds or finely diced cherry tomatoes on top to look like vibrant ornaments.
- Chill and serve: Place your finished Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs with Avocado Filling in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and keeps the avocado filling fresh and firm.
Notes
- Egg peeling hack: Use older eggs and shock them in ice water to make peeling easier and cleaner.
- Prevent browning: Mix lemon juice into the avocado filling to keep it bright green and appetizing.
- Consistent shape: Use a piping bag for neat, uniform Christmas tree shapes on each egg white.
- Fresh ingredients: Always use the freshest avocado and eggs for the best taste and texture.
- Decorate last minute: Add pomegranate seeds or tomato bits just before serving to keep them juicy and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg