Description
These delightful Pumpkin Deviled Eggs combine rich flavors and a fun presentation, making them perfect for gatherings. With simple ingredients like pumpkin puree and smoked paprika, they are both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggs
- 5 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- fresh chives
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with cold water and add the eggs. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Prepare a large bowl filled with ice water. Transfer the eggs from the hot water to the ice water and let them cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half. Arrange the whites on a tray or cutting board.
- Transfer the yolks to a mixing bowl, leaving the egg whites on the tray.
- Add pumpkin puree, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the yolks. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Using a piping bag, fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture, careful not to overfill.
- Create decorative lines resembling a pumpkin on each egg white using the filling.
- Top each egg with a small piece of chive and a tiny piece of parsley to simulate a pumpkin stem.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of smoked paprika for more or less spice.
Fresh herbs add a nice touch for presentation, but can be omitted if desired.
These can be prepared a day in advance for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg