Description
These Easter Deviled Eggs are a colorful and festive twist on the classic appetizer, featuring pastel-dyed egg whites filled with a creamy, tangy yolk mixture made with mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they combine vibrant hues and rich flavors that delight the eyes and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Coloring
- 12-14 large eggs
- 4 drops pastel pink food coloring
- 4 drops pastel yellow food coloring
- 4 drops pastel blue food coloring
- 4 drops pastel purple food coloring
Deviled Egg Filling
- 3 Tbsp mustard
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: In a large saucepan, place the eggs and cover with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil and let it boil for 4-5 minutes. Then, cover with a saucepan lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Remove the eggs from heat and drain the water.
- Cool and Prepare the Filling: Transfer the eggs to a large bowl filled with cold water and let them sit for 15 minutes to cool. Peel off the shells carefully, then slice each egg lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Add mustard, ketchup, dry mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Mash and mix vigorously until smooth. Cover and refrigerate this yolk mixture for 1 to 2 hours to let the flavors blend.
- Dye the Egg Whites: In four small bowls, mix 1 cup of water with 2-3 drops of each pastel food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, purple). Place the egg white halves evenly into the bowls, allowing them to soak for about 1 hour or until the desired pastel color is achieved.
- Assemble the Deviled Eggs: Remove the colored egg whites and place them on a large baking tray lined with paper towels to dry. Using a small ice cream scoop, fill each egg half with the chilled yolk mixture. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are completely peeled for smooth dyeing and presentation.
- You can adjust the food coloring drops to achieve lighter or deeper pastel shades.
- Chilling the yolk mixture improves flavor melding and texture.
- Use a small ice cream scoop for even and neat filling portions.
- These deviled eggs can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
