Ingredients:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups ice water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 drops gel food coloring
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 1 stalk chives
  • 1 small carrot

Instructions:

  1. Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of the saucepan and cover with water by at least one inch.
  2. Bring water to a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat and cover with a lid. Let sit undisturbed for 12 minutes.
  3. Transfer eggs into an ice water bath for 10 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  4. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place them in a bowl.
  5. Mix gel food coloring into warm water. Dip the bottom of each white into the dye for 5-10 seconds to achieve a pastel hue and set aside to dry.
  6. Press the yolks through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove all lumps.
  7. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until a smooth paste forms.
  8. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a snipped corner and pipe the filling into the colored whites.
  9. Garnish with a pinch of smoked paprika and decorated with finely snipped chives and shaved carrot ribbons.