Description
Delicate deviled egg tulips bloom with spring’s elegance, offering a charming twist on classic appetizers. Guests will savor these colorful, whimsical bites that bring garden-fresh beauty to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 1 dozen extra-large eggs
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 stalks scallions
Instructions
- Prepare a pot of water and vinegar, ensuring sufficient liquid to fully submerge eggs by at least one inch. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil at high heat.
- Carefully lower eggs into boiling water and maintain a consistent 15-minute cooking time. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice water bath to halt cooking and facilitate easy peeling.
- Trim the wider end of each egg to create a flat base, allowing the egg to stand upright. Delicately extract egg yolks using a small knife and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Transform egg whites into tulip-like shapes by crafting intricate zig-zag cuts along the shorter edge, creating decorative petals.
- Thoroughly blend extracted yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Transfer the creamy yolk mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip. Pipe the filling into the hollowed egg white structures with precision and elegance.
- Arrange the completed deviled egg tulips on a serving platter. Strategically position scallion leaves around the eggs to enhance visual appeal and provide a fresh garnish.
- Present these delightful bite-sized delicacies, ready to impress guests with their creative design and rich, tangy flavor profile.
Notes
- Add a splash of vinegar to the water to help prevent egg whites from leaking if any shells crack during cooking.
- Gently tap eggs on a hard surface and roll to create small cracks, then peel under running cool water for easier shell removal.
- Press yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to create an ultra-creamy, lump-free filling that pipes beautifully into egg whites.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter, healthier version that still maintains a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg