Description
These Creepy Deviled Eggs are a fun and spooky twist on a classic appetizer, perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings. Hard-boiled eggs are filled with a creamy, tangy yolk mixture tinted with colorful food coloring, then decorated with olive ‘spiders’ and optional paprika for a festive, eerie presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Yolk Mixture
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coloring and Decoration
- Green food coloring
- Red food coloring
- Black olives (for decoration)
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Begin by placing the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with enough water so there’s about 1 inch of water above the eggs. Bring the water to a rapid boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover the saucepan with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the eggs sit for about 12 minutes.
- Cool the Eggs: Remove the eggs from the hot water and transfer them into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process and make peeling easier. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Peel the Eggs: Gently tap each egg on a hard surface creating small cracks, then carefully peel off the shells.
- Prepare the Eggs for Filling: Slice each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a mixing bowl. Arrange the empty egg whites on a serving platter and set aside.
- Make the Filling: Mash the egg yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the yolks and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Color the Filling: Divide the yolk mixture evenly into three separate bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl, red food coloring to another, and leave the third bowl uncolored. Stir each bowl until the colors are evenly distributed.
- Fill the Egg Whites: Spoon or pipe the colored yolk mixtures back into the egg white halves. Be creative by making swirls or patterns for a creepy effect.
- Decorate with Olives: Slice black olives to create small spider shapes: use one whole olive slice for the spider body and thin strips for the legs. Place these decorative spiders on the filled eggs.
- Add Paprika: Optionally, sprinkle a light dusting of paprika over the eggs to add extra flavor and enhance the spooky appearance.
Notes
- Be sure not to overcrowd the eggs in the saucepan to ensure even cooking.
- Using an ice bath immediately after boiling prevents overcooking and makes peeling easier.
- For a smoother filling, you can use a food processor to blend the yolks with the other ingredients.
- Adjust food coloring quantity based on how vibrant you want the colors to appear.
- Black olives can be substituted with small pieces of nori or capers if preferred.
- Store leftover deviled eggs covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
