Description
Looking for a holiday appetizer that’s equal parts adorable and delicious? These Deviled Egg Christmas Trees are the perfect showstopper for your next festive gathering. With naturally green avocado filling piped into charming tree shapes, each bite is creamy, tangy, and irresistibly fun. Whether you’re planning a Christmas brunch, a cozy party, or need easy appetizer food ideas that double as holiday decor, this is your go-to. These festive deviled eggs are not only an easy recipe but also a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Perfect for your next celebration or when you just need creative snack or dinner ideas that impress.
Ingredients
12 large eggs
1 medium avocado
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 cherry tomatoes or 1/4 red bell pepper (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for 12 minutes. Cool in ice water, then peel.
2. Halve the eggs lengthwise and carefully remove yolks into a bowl.
3. Mash yolks with avocado, mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
5. Pipe tree shapes onto each egg white half, swirling upward.
6. Cut cherry tomatoes or bell pepper into star shapes and place on top of each tree.
7. Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
8. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best piping results, refrigerate the filling for 10 minutes before adding to the piping bag.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you prefer a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: holiday appetizers, deviled eggs, Christmas snacks, avocado recipes, easy appetizers