Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive and visually captivating appetizer that will impress your guests at any fall gathering or Halloween celebration. These delightful bites feature a creamy, tangy yolk filling tinted with vibrant orange color to resemble mini pumpkins, topped with fresh chive ‘stems.’ Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe serves up to 24 delicious pieces that are not only charming but also nutritious, low in carbs, and packed with protein. Perfect for parties or family dinners, these unique deviled eggs are sure to disappear fast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Orange gel or liquid food coloring
- Fresh chives for decoration
- Smoked paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a saucepan covered with water until hard-boiled (10–12 minutes). Cool them in an ice water bath.
- Halve the cooled eggs and transfer the yolks into a mixing bowl. Mash with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Incorporate orange food coloring into the yolk mixture until uniformly colored.
- Pipe the filling back into the egg whites using a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create a pumpkin-like appearance.
- Garnish each egg with a piece of fresh chive as a stem and sprinkle with smoked paprika if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Use fresh eggs for optimal flavor. Adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences. Chill the filled eggs briefly before serving for enhanced flavor.