How far in advance can I make Deviled Egg Christmas Trees?

You can prepare the egg whites and filling up to 24 hours in advance . Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Assemble and decorate the deviled egg trees just before serving to maintain their height, texture, and freshness.

Can I use something other than spinach to color the filling green?

Yes! While spinach gives a natural and nutritious green hue , you can substitute avocado for a creamy texture or use green food coloring if you want to retain the classic yolk flavor. Just make sure the filling remains firm enough to pipe tall.

What if I don’t have a piping bag or star tip?

If a piping bag isn’t available, you can use a plastic zip-top bag with a corner snipped off . The star shape is ideal for that tree-like effect, but even without it, you can create a nice peak and shape by carefully layering the filling. The flavor and fun are still guaranteed!

Deviled Egg Christmas Trees – Easy Holiday Recipe

Name: Deviled Egg Christmas Trees
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 large eggs: base and yolk for the filling; 2 tablespoons butter: used to sauté spinach and garlic; 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin: adds savory flavor to the filling; 5 oz baby spinach: gives vibrant green color and nutrition; 1/3 cup mayonnaise: adds creaminess to the filling; 1 tablespoon mustard: adds tang and depth; 1/2 lemon, juiced: adds brightness and balances richness; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika: adds a smoky, warm flavor; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce: optional heat and complexity; 2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes: gives the filling structure to hold its shape; 1 red Fresno chili pepper, minced: for decorative ornaments; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into small stars: tree toppers; Parmesan cheese, for garnish: grated as “snow”

Description

Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are a festive and creative twist on the classic appetizer, featuring a vibrant green spinach and yolk filling piped high to resemble Christmas trees. Topped with red pepper ornaments, yellow pepper stars, and snowy parmesan, these make a perfect holiday party dish.

Ingredients

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7 large eggs: base and yolk for the filling
2 tablespoons butter: used to sauté spinach and garlic
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin: adds savory flavor to the filling
5 oz baby spinach: gives vibrant green color and nutrition
1/3 cup mayonnaise: adds creaminess to the filling
1 tablespoon mustard: adds tang and depth
1/2 lemon, juiced: adds brightness and balances richness
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika: adds a smoky, warm flavor
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce: optional heat and complexity
2 tablespoons dehydrated potato flakes: gives the filling structure to hold its shape
1 red Fresno chili pepper, minced: for decorative ornaments
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into small stars: tree toppers
Parmesan cheese, for garnish: grated as “snow”

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the eggs. Boil for 9.5 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to cool completely.
Peel the eggs and slice them crosswise to create short, round halves. Trim the bottom tips to make them stand upright.
Carefully remove the yolks and set them aside in the fridge.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted and dry. Let it cool completely.
In a food processor, combine the spinach mixture, yolks, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, paprika, hot sauce, and potato flakes. Blend until smooth and thick.
If the mixture is too soft, stir in a bit more potato flakes. Chill the filling to firm it up.
Transfer the filling into a piping bag with a star tip.
Arrange the egg whites on a platter. Pipe the green filling into each egg white, creating a tall tree shape.
Use toothpicks to gently place red pepper bits as ornaments and top each tree with a yellow pepper star.
Grate parmesan over the top using a microplane to create a snowy effect. Serve immediately or store chilled until serving.

Notes

Store eggs sideways in the fridge overnight to help center the yolks.
Use a stiff filling to ensure the trees hold their shape when piped.
Prepare the filling and whites the night before, but assemble on the day of serving.
Mini fondant cutters work great for cutting perfect star shapes.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Boiling, Blending, Piping
Cuisine: American, Holiday

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 deviled egg
Calories: 136
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 143mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0.1g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 124mg