Easy Festive Deviled Egg Ornaments (Printable Version)

Colorful deviled egg ornaments with creamy filling and festive garnishes, ideal for holiday appetizers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Decorations

07 - 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons finely diced green bell pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or green onions
10 - 1 tablespoon finely grated carrot
11 - 2 tablespoons finely diced pickles or cornichons (optional)
12 - 6 thin chive stems or parsley stems for ornament hangers

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from heat, cover, and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Drain hot water and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs carefully.
03 - Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks gently and transfer to a medium bowl.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites, shaping each like a rounded festive ornament.
06 - Top each filled egg white with diced red and green bell peppers, grated carrot, pickles if using, and chopped chives to resemble holiday ornaments.
07 - Insert a thin chive or parsley stem at the top of each egg half to act as an ornament hanger.
08 - Refrigerate until ready to serve to enhance flavor and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Delicious colorful festive ornaments perfect for parties
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For extra color, use smoked paprika or turmeric in the filling
  • Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version
03 -
  • Use fresh eggs for best results
  • Chill the eggs thoroughly before peeling to ease shell removal
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