Description
These festive Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs with Avocado Filling are a healthy and colorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy avocado replaces traditional mayo in the filling, adding richness and a vibrant green color. Topped with pomegranate seeds and black sesame seeds, these deviled eggs resemble decorated Christmas trees, sure to impress your guests with their visual appeal and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
Avocado Filling
- 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
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds or finely diced cherry tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Hard boil the eggs by cooking them for about 10-12 minutes until firm but not overcooked. Once cooked, cool the eggs by placing them in cold water. Gently peel off the shells and slice each egg in half lengthwise, carefully removing the yolks into a bowl. Keep the whites intact for filling.
- Make the avocado filling: In a mixing bowl, mash the egg yolks together with the ripe avocado, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Fold in the chopped chives or green onions for a fresh and mild onion flavor.
- Fill the egg whites: Using a small spoon or a piping bag fitted with a star tip, fill each egg white half generously with the avocado mixture. Shape the filling into a triangular form to resemble a Christmas tree by smoothing the edges carefully.
- Add festive toppings: Sprinkle black sesame seeds or poppy seeds over the avocado filling to mimic garlands. Decorate each “tree” by placing pomegranate seeds or finely diced cherry tomatoes on top, resembling vibrant holiday ornaments.
- Chill and serve: Place the filled and decorated eggs in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting time enhances the flavors and helps keep the avocado filling fresh and firm.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado to ensure a creamy yet stable filling.
- For best results, chill the deviled eggs to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
- Substitute chives with green onions or fresh herbs like parsley for variety.
- To speed up peeling, crack the egg shells gently and peel under running water.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days due to avocado freshness.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
