
The only way to make deviled eggs better is by dyeing them with beet juice and making them pretty. With Easter right around the corner, these are the perfect festive appetizer for your table.
Tips for Hard Boiled Eggs:
The key to easy peeling hard boiled eggs is actually not boiling them at all, it is steaming them. When eggs are steamed, they are cooked by hot vapor instead of being violently bounced around in boiling water. This helps separate the egg from the shell, making them much easier to peel.
Another tip for better hard boiled eggs is using older eggs. As eggs age, they naturally release from the shell and a small pocket forms between the egg and the shell. This makes them much easier to peel than fresh eggs.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions:
- Eggs – Use large eggs for this recipe. And the older eggs the easier for peeling hard boiled eggs.
- Beet Juice – Beet juice gives the eggs their signature pink color and adds a subtle earthy sweetness. I personally use juice from canned pickled beets for ease.
- Mayo – Mayo makes the yolk filling creamy and smooth while adding richness. Greek yogurt or crème fraîche can be used for a lighter, tangier option.
- Dijon Mustard – Dijon adds sharpness and depth that balances the richness of the mayo and egg yolks. Yellow mustard can work in a pinch but will be milder and slightly sweeter.
- Lemon Juice – Make sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for this recipe. Omit if you don’t like acid.
- Cornichons – Cornichons add crunch and a tangy acidic bite that keeps the filling from feeling heavy. Dill pickles or capers can be used instead

Beet Deviled Eggs
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups juice from canned beets, usually this is from 2 cans
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp cornichons, minced
- 1 Tbsp dill
- 2 tsp fleur de sel finishing salt
Preparation:
STEP 1.
Steam the eggs. Boil water in a double boiler and place the eggs in the steaming section. Steam for 12 minutes. Once the 12 minutes are up, transfer to a bowl of ice water and cool for 5 minutes.
Alternatively, hard boil the eggs. Add eggs to a pot and cover with cool water. Bring up to a rolling boil, add a lid, and turn off the heat. Set the timer for 12 minutes. Once the 12 minutes are up, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath and cool for 5 minutes.
STEP 2.
Peel the eggs and keep them whole. Place them in a container and submerge in beet juice. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 4-12 hours.
STEP 3.
Remove from the fridge and dry with a paper towel. Slice in half and remove the yolks.
STEP 4.
Make the filling. For extra smooth filling pass the yolks through a fine mesh strainer. Stir in the mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice, cornichons and season with salt and pepper to taste.
STEP 5.
Pipe the mixture into the egg shells. Either do this by spooning into the center, or using a piping bag.
STEP 6.
Top with dill and finishing salt and serve! Enjoy!








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