Fancy Deviled Eggs: A Delightful Appetizer
These gourmet deviled eggs elevate the classic party favorite with creative fillings and elegant garnishes. Perfect for weddings, showers, or any special gathering, they combine creamy yolk filling with upscale ingredients like truffle oil, smoked salmon, or caviar.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Spoon or piping bag
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs hard-boiled and peeled
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan mayo for plant-based
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar or pickle juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chives or parsley finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp truffle oil optional, for gourmet flavor
- 2 tbsp smoked salmon or caviar optional, for garnish
- ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Slice hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove yolks to a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or pickle juice, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs until smooth. For extra smoothness, use a hand mixer or pass through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Stir in truffle oil if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg white halves.
- Garnish with smoked salmon, caviar, extra herbs, and a sprinkle of paprika or smoked paprika.
- Serve chilled on a platter. Enjoy!
Notes
For vegan deviled eggs, use tofu or aquafaba for the filling and vegan mayo. Deviled eggs are naturally gluten-free. Make ahead by storing whites and filling separately, then assemble before serving.
