These Pink Deviled Eggs are a fun, colorful twist on deviled eggs! Naturally dyed with beets, they have a subtle earthy flavor and a creamy, perfectly seasoned filling.
Being a food blogger, I spend a lot of time on FoodTok, Pinterest, and Instagram, so I’m constantly surrounded by beautiful dishes and creative ideas. It’s both inspiring and a little intimidating (because it’s hard not to compare sometimes, but we won’t get into that now 🫠).This might be a weird thing to admit, but I often get inspired not by the food itself, but by the presentation. I’ll think to myself, “I want to create something that looks that beautiful!”, and that’s how many of my recipes are born!
One of my biggest sources of food inspiration is @babytamago, who has posted pink deviled eggs before. I can definitely credit her with inspiring the “I want to create that myself” feeling for this recipe!
Of course, I always develop my own recipes. Almost every time when I’m visually inspired by another influencer, I don’t even bother looking at the recipe because I want to create my recipe independently from them. So with these Pink Deviled Eggs, I used some of my staple spices in the W+F kitchen (aka chili powder and black pepper), and garnished them with fresh veg and herbs (my fave). They’re tangy, zesty, a little spicy, and the perfect snack! Enjoy!
For more delicious spring-y, Easter-friendly recipes, try my Garden Pansy Salad or this Charred Ranch Pasta Salad!
Pink Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
The Eggs
- 6 Eggs
- 1 Beet
- 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
- Water
The Filling
- The Yolks from the Eggs
- 3 Tbsp Mayo
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 Tsp Hot Sauce
- 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Curry Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- Fresh-Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Toppings
- Finely Cut Radish Slices
- Fresh Dill or Herbs
- Hot Paprika
Instructions
Preparing the Eggs
- To begin, hard-boil your eggs. Bring a pot of water to boil, then gently add your eggs using a slotted spoon. I recommend boiling them for 9 minutes exactly – the yolks will be set but have the slightest jamminess in the center. The last think you want are overcooked yolks, trust me!!
- While the eggs are boiling, prepare a bowl filled with ice water to put the eggs into when they're done.
- Once the eggs are done boiling, carefully use a slotted spoon to place them in the bowl of ice water. Let the eggs rest for at least 15 minutes.
- While the eggs are resting, prepare the beet dye. Wash and dry your beet, then dice it or julienne it. You don't need to have perfect slices – you just want plenty of surface area for the beet color to come through. Place the beets into a large mason jar or refrigerator-safe, lidded, watertight vessel, and add in 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Set aside.
- Once the eggs are cooled, peel off the shells. Then, carefully place the eggs into the jar with the sliced beets and vinegar. Add water to the top of the jar, making sure the eggs are completely covered. Then, add the lid and GENTLY shake the jar so that the eggs and beet pieces are mixed.
- Place the jar of eggs into the refrigerator overnight, or up to two days.
Serving the Eggs
- Before serving, drain the eggs from the jar and pat them dry with a paper towel. They should all be a nice pink color on the outside.
- Cut the eggs in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the yolks into a bowl. Then, add in the mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and seasonings to the yolks.
- Using a fork, mash the yolks and mix them into the mayo, spices, etc. until you have a fairly homogenous mixture with only small clumps of yolk.
- Here, you can either use a spoon to add the mixture back into the eggs, or you can use a piping bag (recommended) to pipe it back into the little divot in the eggs.
- Top the eggs with hot paprika, radish slices, dill, herbs, or any other toppings you'd like.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Pink Deviled Eggs FAQs
How long do Pink Deviled Eggs last?
The prepared deviled eggs will last for about 3 days in the fridge.
How to make pink dye for eggs? How do I color deviled eggs?
Making the pink dye is super simple – you just combine sliced beets, vinegar, and water. That’s it! Some recipes will have you simmer the beets to extract more of the pink color, but I’ve never found the need to do that. Beets are SO pigmented; just placing them in the water with the eggs will impart color. And of course, the longer you leave them in there, the pinker they’ll get!
Do pink eggs taste different?
I’ve noticed that the beet dying process gives the eggs the slightest beet flavor, but it’s barely noticeable.
What are some common mistakes when making deviled eggs?
The biggest mistake I see with deviled eggs is people overcooking them during the boiling phase. Believe me when I say NOBODY wants grey, overcooked yolks in their deviled eggs. That’s why in my recipe, I have you cook the eggs for 9 minutes so the yolks still have a little jamminess, and there’s no risk of overcooking.
Do I need a piping bag to make deviled eggs?
You don’t necessarily NEED one, but it’s very hard to scoop the filling back into the eggs with just a spoon. I buy these piping bags from Amazon in bulk for only $10 (affiliate link) and they’re awesome. I also recommend some cool piping tips to have on hand – I have this set of 24 piping tips for $9 (affiliate link).
P.S.
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