Ingredients
Method
- Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, remove the pan from heat, cover, and let sit for exactly 10 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel the eggs carefully under cool running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl.
- Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and truffle oil. Mix well until creamy.
- Fold in half of the chopped prosciutto and chives, reserving the rest for garnish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe the mixture into the egg white halves, creating a swirl pattern.
- Refrigerate the filled eggs for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Before serving, garnish each deviled egg with the remaining prosciutto, chives, and a few balsamic pearls.
- Serve chilled on a bed of microgreens for an elegant presentation.
Notes
Here are some creative variations for the Truffle and Prosciutto Deviled Eggs with Balsamic Pearls recipe:
- Smoked Salmon and Dill Deviled Eggs
- Replace prosciutto with 100g of finely chopped smoked salmon.
- Add 10g of fresh dill to the yolk mixture for a fresh flavor.
- Top with a small dollop of crème fraîche and a sprig of dill for garnish.
- Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs
- Substitute prosciutto with 50g of crispy bacon, crumbled.
- Mix in 30g of shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the yolk filling.
- Garnish with additional bacon bits and chopped chives.
- Spicy Sriracha and Avocado Deviled Eggs
- Add 50g of mashed avocado to the yolk mixture for creaminess.
- Stir in 5-10g of Sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
- Top with sliced jalapeños and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Curry and Mango Chutney Deviled Eggs
- Mix in 5g of curry powder into the yolk mixture for an exotic flavor.
- Add 20g of mango chutney to the filling for sweetness.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and a small dollop of chutney on top.
- Herbed Goat Cheese and Walnut Deviled Eggs
- Replace blue cheese with 100g of creamy goat cheese.
- Stir in 20g of finely chopped walnuts for crunch.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Caprese Deviled Eggs
- Mix in 30g of finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 20g of fresh basil into the yolk mixture.
- Top with small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Mediterranean Deviled Eggs
- Add 30g of finely chopped olives (Kalamata or green) to the yolk mixture.
- Stir in 10g of capers for brininess.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of feta cheese and oregano.
- Truffle and Caviar Deviled Eggs
- Keep the original truffle filling but add a small dollop (5-10g) of caviar on top for an upscale touch.
- Garnish with finely chopped chives or microgreens.