Halloween Deviled Eggs – Costa Rican Style
These Halloween Deviled Eggs feature colorful crackled egg whites and a creamy filling seasoned with Salsa Lizano. A fun Costa Rican-inspired appetizer for Halloween parties and family gatherings.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Resealable plastic bags
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Piping bag
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lizano Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the eggs and immediately set a timer for exactly 14 minutes, until the yolks are fully set.
- Transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl filled with ice and cold water. Let them rest until completely cool.
- Remove the eggs from the ice water. Use the back of a spoon to gently tap the entire surface of each shell, creating small cracks without removing it.
- Place the cracked eggs in separate resealable plastic bags. Add the desired food coloring and move the eggs inside the bags until the shells are evenly coated.
- Close the bags securely and refrigerate the eggs for at least 30 minutes. For darker crackled lines, leave them for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the eggs from the bags and carefully peel off the cracked shells. Rinse away any remaining shell pieces and gently dry the eggs with a paper towel.
- Cut each colored egg in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a bowl, keeping the egg-white halves intact.
- Mash the yolks with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Salsa Lizano, salt, and black pepper, then mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the desired food coloring to the yolk mixture. Stir until evenly colored, adding more gradually if needed.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a decorating tip. Pipe it into the center of each egg-white half and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Wear disposable gloves when handling the food coloring because it can stain your hands and work surface.
- Crack the shells gently with a spoon without removing any pieces. The coloring needs the shell to remain in place to create the patterned lines.
- Keep the eggs refrigerated while they rest inside the bags, especially if coloring them overnight.
- Dry the peeled eggs thoroughly before cutting and filling them.
- For extra flavor and crunch, add a small piece of crispy bacon on top just before serving.
- Keep the finished deviled eggs covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.