Creepy Halloween Eyeball Deviled Eggs
These spooky deviled eggs are transformed into creepy eyeballs perfect for Halloween parties. Made by halving boiled eggs and filling them with a creamy yolk mixture, they are decorated with sliced olives or pickled peppers to resemble eerie eyeballs. Their smooth filling and playful presentation make them a fun, creepy, and crowd-pleasing treat.
Equipment
- Egg slicer or sharp knife
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry bag or plastic sandwich bag
- Small spoon or toothpick
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs preferably fresh and large
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise for creamy filling
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds zing
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice brightens the filling
- a pinch salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped olives black or green for pupils
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños finely chopped for creepy effect
- as needed food coloring red or blue for bloodshot eyes
- 12 sliced olives or pickled peppers for pupils
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once bubbling, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water and chill for 5 minutes.
- Carefully peel the eggs, then slice each egg in half lengthwise using an egg slicer or a sharp knife. Gently remove the yolks into a bowl, keeping the whites intact.
- Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped olives and pickled jalapeños for added flavor and texture.
- If desired, add a few drops of red or blue food coloring to the yolk mixture to create bloodshot or eerie effects. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Fill a pastry bag or plastic sandwich bag with the yolk mixture. Pipe the filling neatly into each egg white half, creating a rounded, smooth top.
- Use a small spoon or toothpick to carefully place a slice of olive or pickled pepper at the center of each filled egg to resemble an eyeball pupil. For extra creepiness, dab a tiny bit of red gel around the pupil for bloodshot effects.
- Arrange the decorated eggs on a serving platter. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the presentation set.
Notes
For extra spooky effects, shimmer the yolk filling with edible luster dust or add more food coloring for vivid, bloodshot eyes. Use small edible decorations for more detailed eyeballs.