Creepy Halloween Eyeball Deviled Eggs
These spooky deviled eggs are turned into creepy eyeballs perfect for Halloween parties. Boiled eggs are halved and filled with a creamy yolk mixture, then decorated with capers or olives for pupils and food coloring for bloodshot veins, creating a fun, creepy centerpiece with a smooth texture and realistic appearance.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Small spoon or piping bag
- Tweezers
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs fresh eggs for easy peeling
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise for creamy filling
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, adds tang
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow) optional, for tang
- 6 pieces capers or small black olives for pupils
- 1 drop red food coloring or beet juice for bloodshot veins
- 12 teaspoons black sesame seeds for pupils
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil and gently lower in your eggs. Reduce heat and simmer for 9-10 minutes until eggs are cooked through. Carefully transfer eggs to cold water and cool completely; this makes peeling easier.
- Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully and slice them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl, being careful not to tear the whites.
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and mustard if using, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is your spooky filling.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to carefully fill each egg white with the yolk mixture, creating a rounded, smooth surface. Chill the filled eggs for about 15 minutes to help set the filling.
- Place a caper or small olive on top of each filled egg as the “pupil,” using tweezers for precision. Dot a tiny amount of black sesame seed onto the pupil to mimic a black eye.
- Using a drop of red food coloring or beet juice, draw thin bloodshot veins radiating from the pupils on each egg to give them a creepy, bloodshot appearance.
- Chill the assembled eyeballs in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the details settle and the filling to firm up.
- Arrange the eggs on a spooky platter, and optionally sprinkle with black salt, paprika, or add Halloween-themed picks for extra flair. Serve cold and enjoy the fun, creepy reaction from your guests!
Notes
For extra creepy effects, add some faux cobwebs or glow-in-the-dark decorations around the platter. Use natural beet juice for a more authentic bloodshot look instead of food coloring.