Ingredients
Scale
For the Deviled Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
For the Heart Shape Decoration:
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons water (for dyeing)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for coating)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Eggs
- Hard-Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the Eggs: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath or run them under cold water until completely cooled. This helps to make peeling easier.
- Peel the Eggs: Gently crack the eggs and peel off the shells, being careful not to tear the whites.
Make the Filling
- Cut the Eggs in Half: Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Mash the Yolk: Use a fork to mash the egg yolks until smooth.
- Prepare the Filling: Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Shape the Hearts
- Dye the Yolk Mixture: In a small bowl, mix a few drops of red food coloring with 2 tablespoons of water. Gradually add this mixture to your yolk mixture, stirring until you achieve the desired red color.
- Fill the Eggs: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites. You can use a piping bag for a clean, smooth fill or simply use a spoon.
- Form Heart Shapes: To create heart shapes, gently press the yolk filling in the center of each egg half with the back of a spoon or use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to mold the filling.
Garnish and Serve
- Add Garnishes: Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the hearts to give them a nice sheen, then sprinkle with paprika for a bit of spice and color. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of greenery.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange your Valentine’s Day Deviled Eggs on a festive platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 25 min.
- Cooling Time: 10 min.
- Cook Time: 10 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 deviled eggs (6 eggs, halved)
- Calories: 70 calories per half egg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 6g