Description
Cranberry deviled eggs bring festive flair to classic appetizers with tangy cranberry relish and creamy egg filling. Holiday gatherings shine when these elegant bites arrive, tempting guests with their perfect balance of zesty and smooth flavors you’ll definitely enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whole cranberry sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
Garnish and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- Smoked paprika (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Carefully place eggs in a saucepan, ensuring they are fully submerged in cool water. Heat to a rolling boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 12 minutes.
- Gently transfer eggs to an ice water bath to halt cooking and facilitate easy peeling. Carefully remove shells, keeping egg whites intact.
- Slice eggs lengthwise and extract yolks into a mixing bowl. Whisk yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until achieving a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate finely chopped chives and parsley into the yolk mixture, blending thoroughly for balanced herb distribution.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, elegantly refill egg white halves with the seasoned yolk mixture, creating attractive swirled peaks.
- Combine cranberry sauce and honey in a small bowl, stirring until well integrated and smooth.
- Top each deviled egg with a delicate dollop of the cranberry-honey mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Finish by dusting eggs with a light sprinkle of smoked paprika and crowning each with a fresh parsley leaf for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- For perfectly cooked eggs with creamy yolks, start with room temperature eggs and use a timer to avoid overcooking.
- Whip the yolk mixture thoroughly to create a smooth, velvety filling that pipes beautifully into egg whites.
- Swap homemade cranberry sauce with whole berry or jellied versions for different flavor intensities and textures.
- Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg