Description
Fun and festive deviled eggs with a spooky spiderweb design, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and cooled
- 1 to 2 cups water, enough to cover eggs
- 1 teaspoon black food coloring gel
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Black sesame seeds
- Finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Gently tap the cooled, hard-boiled eggs with the back of a spoon to create a network of fine cracks on the shells without peeling them.
- In a sealable container or deep bowl, mix water and black food coloring gel until fully combined and dark in color.
- Submerge the cracked eggs completely in the coloring solution, ensuring they are fully covered. Add extra water if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the eggs for a minimum of 180 minutes, or overnight for a more intense effect.
- Remove the eggs from the solution, rinse under cool water, and add a splash of white vinegar to set the color. Carefully peel to reveal the spiderweb pattern.
- Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and gently scoop the yolks into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the yolks until finely crumbled. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- For an extra spooky effect, blend in a drop of green or purple food coloring gel if desired.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white cavities evenly.
- Garnish with smoked paprika, black sesame seeds, or chopped chives. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using flavored mayonnaise or adding additional seasonings to the yolk mixture. Be careful when peeling the eggs; take your time to avoid damaging the spiderweb pattern.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: deviled eggs, Halloween, spooky snacks, themed party