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Mimosa Eggs (French Deviled Eggs)

Appetizer, Appetizers & Snacks, Snack
Hard-boiled eggs filled with their own yolks whipped with mayonnaise and mustard until creamy, then topped with a dusting of grated yolk that looks like golden mimosa flowers. The filling is smooth and rich with a sharp mustard tang that stops it being too heavy, whilst the whites are firm and slightly springy. They're creamy, tangy, savory, and surprisingly moorish, the French apéritif that never goes out of style. Simple, elegant, and they taste like spring sunshine looks.
Mimosa Eggs (French Deviled Eggs) recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients 

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise homemade or good quality
  • 2 tsp mustard Dijon
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 handful chives
  • salt and black pepper

Equipment

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook the eggs
    Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the eggs straight into cold water to cool.
  2. 2. Prepare the eggs
    Peel the eggs gently. Cut each one in half lengthways. Remove the yolks and set the whites on a platter.
  3. 3. Make the filling
    Mash the yolks with a fork. Reserve a little for garnish. Mix the rest with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, shallot, herbs (if using), salt and pepper until smooth.
  4. 4. Fill the whites
    Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
  5. 5. Mimosa finish
    Grate or crumble the reserved yolk over the filled eggs until they’re dusted like mimosa flowers. Add a pinch of paprika and scatter some extra herbs.
  6. 6. Serve
    Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if possible. Serve cold as a starter or apéro!

Notes

  • The mimosa finish is iconic, think golden pollen on a spring flower.
  • Try adding a little minced cornichon or capers to the mixture for a punchier, more bistro-style filling.
  • Homemade mayonnaise gives unbeatable richness, but shop-bought is just fine.