Description
Create a spooky and fun appetizer perfect for Halloween with these Spooky Spiderweb Deviled Eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are marbled with black food coloring to resemble a spiderweb pattern, filled with a creamy, tangy yolk mixture, and garnished with paprika, black sesame seeds, or edible spider decorations for an eerie touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dye
- 6 large eggs
- 2–3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black food coloring (gel or liquid)
Filling
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish & Decoration
- Paprika or black sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Plastic spider rings or olives (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with 2-3 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover it with a lid, and let the eggs sit for 10–12 minutes to fully cook.
- Cool and Crack Shells: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Once cooled, gently tap each egg all over with the back of a spoon to crack the shells without peeling them off. This creates the spiderweb marbling effect later.
- Prepare Dye and Soak: In a bowl, mix together 2-3 cups water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon black food coloring thoroughly. Submerge the cracked eggs in this dye mixture and place them in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to develop a dark, spiderweb pattern on the shells and egg whites.
- Peel and Halve Eggs: Remove eggs from the dye bath carefully to avoid breaking them. Peel off the shells gently to reveal the marbled spiderweb design on the whites. Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
- Make Yolk Filling: Scoop out the egg yolks into a bowl. Mash the yolks until smooth, then mix in ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined and creamy.
- Fill Egg Whites: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture evenly back into each egg white half, forming the classic deviled egg shape.
- Garnish and Decorate: Sprinkle paprika or black sesame seeds on top for added color and spookiness. Optionally, place plastic spider rings or sliced olives on or around the eggs to create creepy spider decorations.
- Serve Chilled: Keep the deviled eggs refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Substitute natural black tea instead of food coloring for a more traditional marbling effect.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan alternative, consider using tofu or chickpea-based yolk filling recipes.
- Ensure eggs are fully cooled before cracking to prevent whites from tearing.
- Use gel food coloring for a more intense black hue compared to liquid.
