Description
Delightfully festive and creamy, these Pumpkin Deviled Eggs transform classic deviled eggs into a fun, seasonal appetizer. Infused with the subtle tang of Miracle Whip and mustard, and colored with a hint of orange food coloring, each egg is garnished with fresh chive stems to resemble miniature pumpkins—perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 1 dozen large eggs
Filling
- 1 cup Miracle Whip
- 3 tablespoons yellow or Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 drops orange food coloring or icing gel
Garnish
- Fresh chives, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cold water so that the water is about an inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook and rest: Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, remove it from the heat, and set a timer for 11 minutes to allow the eggs to cook through gently.
- Cool and peel: Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them cool completely. Once cooled, carefully shell the eggs.
- Prepare the yolk filling: Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, removing the yolks into a separate mixing bowl.
- Mix the filling: To the yolks, add Miracle Whip, mustard, salt, black pepper, and orange food coloring. Whisk everything together until smooth and evenly combined.
- Fill the egg whites: Spoon the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, then pipe swirls into the wells of each egg white half, forming pumpkin-like shapes.
- Add the chive stems: Cut fresh chives into 1/2 inch pieces and insert one piece into each filled egg to mimic pumpkin stems, enhancing the festive presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for easier peeling.
- Adjust the amount of orange food coloring to achieve your preferred pumpkin hue.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a small spoon to fill the egg whites.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the yolk mixture.
- Ensure eggs are fully cooled before peeling to prevent tearing the whites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin deviled eggs, Halloween appetizer, fall party food, deviled eggs recipe, festive appetizer
