My mom is a pretty inventive lady. From remodeling houses to decorating cakes, her creative juices are almost always flowing. Growing up, I always loved her deviled eggs, but when she rolled these out, I was truly amazed. Dying Easter eggs is a fun activity, but the beautiful shell gets discarded as soon as you peel it. But, if you color the egg itself, you can create a beautiful display for your Easter table, which can even serve as a centerpiece. Here’s how:
1. Boil eggs as normal.
If you need help on boiling the perfect egg, check out this video recipe at AllRecipes.com. It also has tips for easier peeling, which is the next step.
2. Peel eggs.
3. Cut eggs in half and remove the yolk.
Don’t throw those yolks away. You’ll need them for later.
If you want to know how my mom gets that pretty wavy pattern in the cut, a wavy cutter is what she uses. I’ve posted a link below for your convenience:
4. Mix together 1 Tbsp. white vinegar, a cup of hot water, and a pinch of food coloring.
5. Immerse halved egg whites in the color bath until color holds.
Make multiple color baths to create a variety of colorful eggs.
6. Remove eggs from bath(s) and allow to dry.
7. Mix yolks until smooth and creamy.
I always use mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper, but feel free to use whatever recipe you prefer. Again, if you need specifics on how to make this, AllRecipes.com has a great recipe. They even add lemon juice for a uniquely delicious touch.
8. Fill whites with yolk mixture.
An easy way to do this is to take a plastic baggie, cut off a small portion of one corner, and squeeze the mixture through the opening. You can even give it a little swirl for a fancier look. In case that description didn’t make sense, here’s a video to show you how to do it:
This video shows how the girl uses the bag with a cake decorating tip on the end, but if you don’t care to get that texture in your yolk mixture, you can use it with just the cut hole for a smooth, round texture.
Have you come up with any great ideas for Easter? Let me know in the comments below. I may feature some of them in a future post.
