Huevos rellenos con forma de calabaza

Ingredientes

• 6 hard boiled eggs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard or yellow mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika plus more for garnish
• Salt to taste
• Chives snipped, for the stems

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel Eggs: Carefully remove the shells from the hard boiled eggs ensuring the whites remain smooth and unblemished. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels, then slice each egg in half lengthwise.

2. 2

   Prepare Yolk Mixture: Gently remove the yolks and place them in a small bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth without large chunks.

3. 3

   Mix Filling: Add mayonnaise, mustard, black pepper, and paprika to the mashed yolks. Mix well until creamy and smooth. Add salt sparingly, stirring thoroughly after each addition, and adjust seasoning to taste.

4. 4

   Fill Egg Whites: Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe the yolk mixture into the hollows of the egg whites. Alternatively, spoon the mixture in if a piping bag is unavailable.

5. 5

   Create Pumpkin Ridges and Stems: Use a toothpick to gently create vertical ridges on the piped yolk filling to mimic pumpkin segments. Place a snipped chive piece at the top of each egg half to resemble a pumpkin stem.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve: Lightly sprinkle additional paprika over the eggs for color and flavor. Optionally, store in a deviled egg tray with lid if transporting to a gathering.