Pumpkin Deviled Eggs Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive twist on the classic appetizer, perfect for Halloween gatherings. With a vibrant orange filling and a sprinkle of paprika, they resemble mini pumpkins, making them a fun addition to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is simple to follow and requires basic ingredients, ensuring you can whip up a batch quickly for your next Halloween party.

Festive Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

This recipe features hard-boiled eggs filled with a creamy mixture of egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and spices, tinted with orange food coloring for a pumpkin effect. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, and it serves 12.

Ingredients

6 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Orange food coloring
Paprika for garnish
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 12 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool.
Prepare the Filling: Once the eggs are cool, peel them and cut in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork.
Mix Ingredients: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix until smooth. Add orange food coloring until the desired pumpkin color is achieved.
Fill the Eggs: Spoon or pipe the orange yolk mixture back into the egg whites.
Garnish: Sprinkle paprika on top for a pumpkin-like appearance and add parsley or chives for a stem effect if desired.
Serve: Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.