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An extreme close-up shot of a single cranberry pepper jelly deviled egg, showing the creamy filling and vibrant red topping.

Cranberry Pepper Jelly Deviled Eggs: A Sweet & Spicy Holiday Favorite

Elevate your holiday appetizer game with Cranberry Pepper Jelly Deviled Eggs! This easy recipe combines creamy, tangy filling with a sweet and spicy kick, making it a festive and unforgettable party favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 deviled eggs
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Large Eggs
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/8 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • 3 tbsp Red Pepper Jelly
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cranberries finely diced
  • 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary or Chives chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Piping Bag with Star Tip (Optional)

Method
 

  1. Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let stand for 12 minutes.
  2. Prepare an ice water bath. After 12 minutes, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the ice bath to cool completely. Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs.
  3. Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Arrange the egg white halves on a serving platter. Mash the yolks with a fork until they form a fine crumble.
  4. To the mashed yolks, add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag with a star tip (or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off). Pipe the filling into the egg white halves. Top each with a small dollop of red pepper jelly.
  6. Sprinkle the deviled eggs with finely diced fresh cranberries and chopped fresh rosemary or chives. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

Tip 1: For an extra smooth filling, press the cooked yolks through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing.
Tip 2: Don't assemble more than 4-6 hours before serving to prevent the filling from drying out and the toppings from becoming watery.