Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Boil the Eggs:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a gentle boil, cook for 9–10 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Cool completely before peeling.
Halve and Scoop:
- Cut each egg lengthwise. Remove yolks carefully and place them in a mixing bowl.
Make the Filling:
- Mash yolks until smooth. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and a drop of orange food coloring if using. Mix until creamy and evenly colored.
Fill the Eggs:
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into egg whites. Use the back of a knife to draw small lines down the filling to mimic pumpkin ridges.
Add Chive Stems:
- Insert a small piece of chive on top of each “pumpkin” to look like a stem.
Garnish and Serve:
- Lightly dust with paprika. Chill 10 munite and until ready to serve.
Notes
Make sure your eggs are completely cooled before peeling to avoid tearing the whites. Mash the yolks until smooth for that perfect creamy filling, and don’t overdo the food coloring — just a tiny drop gives the best pumpkin look.
Use fresh chives right before serving to keep them bright and crisp. If you’re preparing them ahead, store the filling and egg whites separately, then assemble closer to serving time for the freshest taste and appearance.
Use fresh chives right before serving to keep them bright and crisp. If you’re preparing them ahead, store the filling and egg whites separately, then assemble closer to serving time for the freshest taste and appearance.
