Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large eggs
- 4½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for decoration
- Cherry tomatoes for topping
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove the pan from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs.
- Cool and Peel: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them cool completely, about 15 minutes. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under cold running water to help remove the shells cleanly.
- Prepare the Egg Halves: Slice each egg lengthwise to create two halves. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl, setting the whites aside on a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
- Make the Filling: Mash the egg yolks with a fork until no large lumps remain. Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, then mix until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting for your preferred level of seasoning.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Spoon the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, or use a small spoon to fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture. For a more polished look, pipe the filling with a decorative swirl.
- Create the Christmas Tree: On a large serving platter, arrange the filled egg halves in the shape of a Christmas tree. Start with a single egg at the top and add more eggs in each row as you work downward to create a triangular tree shape.
- Add Festive Decorations: Tuck sprigs of fresh parsley between the eggs to resemble pine branches and add a green background to your tree. Place halved cherry tomatoes on top of selected deviled eggs to represent colorful Christmas ornaments.
Notes
- For easier peeling, use eggs that are at least a week old rather than very fresh eggs.
- You can add a touch of paprika or dill to the filling for extra color and flavor.
- Prepare these up to 24 hours in advance and keep refrigerated for convenience.
- For a healthier version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a small piece of cheese or a pretzel stick at the bottom to represent a tree trunk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 215mg