Description
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a whimsical twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for any autumn gathering or Halloween celebration. These delightful bites feature creamy yolk filling tinted orange and piped to resemble adorable mini pumpkins. Garnished with fresh chives for stems and a sprinkle of smoked paprika, they not only taste fantastic but also add festive flair to your appetizer spread. With just 35 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up these crowd-pleasers that are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Orange gel or liquid food coloring
- Fresh chives (for garnish)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat; let sit for 10–12 minutes. Cool in ice water before peeling.
- Prepare the filling: Halve each egg and scoop out yolks into a mixing bowl. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Color the filling: Add orange food coloring to the yolk mixture and mix until evenly tinted.
- Pipe into egg whites: Fill each egg half with the colored yolk mixture using a piping bag for decorative ridges.
- Garnish: Top each filled egg with a piece of chive as a stem and optional smoked paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg