Description
Julia Child’s classic deviled eggs bring French culinary elegance to a beloved American appetizer. Her signature recipe combines rich egg yolks with tangy mustard, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of herbs, promising a delightful bite you’ll savor at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) prepared mustard
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (4 grams) white sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) finely chopped celery
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1 pinch paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Meticulously peel the hard-boiled eggs, slicing them precisely in half along the longitudinal axis. Gently extract the golden yolks, preserving the pristine egg white halves on a clean preparation surface.
- In a compact mixing vessel, transform the extracted yolks into a creamy consistency using a fork, creating a smooth foundation for the filling. Incorporate mayonnaise, a delicate touch of sugar, tangy vinegar, robust mustard, finely minced onion, and crisp diced celery. Blend the ingredients thoroughly until achieving a uniform, velvety texture. Season with salt, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Utilize a piping bag or spoon to generously fill each egg white cavity with the luxurious yolk mixture, creating elegant, peaked mounds that showcase the creamy filling.
- Enhance the visual appeal by delicately dusting the surface with a sprinkle of vibrant paprika, adding both color and a subtle depth of flavor. Transfer the prepared deviled eggs to the refrigerator, allowing them to chill and set for at least 30 minutes (8 to 12 ounces or 226 to 340 grams) before serving, which will intensify the flavors and maintain optimal texture.
Notes
- Grab eggs that have been sitting in your fridge for a few days. Older eggs peel more smoothly, preventing frustrating white tears during preparation.
- Crush those golden yolks into silky submission. Thoroughly mashing ensures a creamy, lump-free filling that glides effortlessly into egg white cavities.
- Sample your mixture before final assembly. Tweak mustard, vinegar, or sugar levels until the flavor dances perfectly on your taste buds.
- Pop your completed deviled eggs into the refrigerator. Chilling for half an hour melds flavors and firms up the texture, transforming good into extraordinary.
- Snag a piping bag for restaurant-worthy presentation. This pro technique delivers elegant, precise filling that’ll make your guests think a chef stepped into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 119 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 197 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg