Get ready to transform your Easter table with the most adorable and delectable appetizer that will make both kids and adults squeal with delight! These charming Deviled Egg Chicks aren't just a snack—they're an edible work of art that combines culinary creativity with festive fun. Imagine little egg "chicks" peeking out, each one meticulously crafted to bring a smile to your guests' faces while tantalizing their taste buds with a creamy, zesty filling.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 chicks
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black olives for eyes
- Carrot slices for beaks
Instructions
- Carefully peel the hard-boiled eggs, ensuring the surface remains smooth and intact.
- Cut each egg in half lengthwise, but with a slight diagonal cut to create a unique "chick emerging" appearance.
- Gently remove the egg yolks and place them in a separate mixing bowl.
- Mash the egg yolks using a fork until they become smooth and crumbly.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks, mixing thoroughly until you achieve a creamy, consistent filling.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, carefully fill the egg white halves with the yolk mixture, creating a slightly rounded, fluffy appearance.
- Cut small triangular shapes from carrot slices to create tiny beaks for each chick.
- Slice black olives into tiny circles to create adorable eyes.
- Carefully place the olive eye pieces and carrot beak onto each deviled egg chick.
- Arrange the completed chicks on a festive serving platter, ensuring they look like they're peeking out.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to help set the filling and enhance flavors.
Tips
- Egg Perfection: Use slightly older eggs for easier peeling and ensure they're at room temperature before boiling to prevent cracking.
- Smooth Cutting Technique: Use a sharp, clean knife and wipe it between cuts to create neat, smooth egg halves.
- Creamy Filling Secrets: For extra smoothness, press the egg yolks through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing with mayonnaise and mustard.
- Piping Precision: Use a piping bag with a star tip for a professional, fluffy filling appearance.
- Olive and Carrot Placement: Use tweezers for precise positioning of olive eyes and carrot beaks.
- Make-Ahead Magic: These chicks can be prepared up to a day in advance, stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve on a bed of fresh herbs or green lettuce to enhance the "nest" presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 100kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 185mg
