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How to Make Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs: The Prettiest Appetizer Ever
If you’re looking for a show-stopping appetizer that’s just as delicious as it is beautiful, these Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs are about to become your new favorite. With their vibrant rosy hue and creamy, tangy filling, they’re perfect for Easter, spring brunches, baby showers, or anytime you want to impress your guests with something unique.
The best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make using simple pantry ingredients like canned beets, vinegar, and eggs. The magic happens overnight when the eggs soak up that gorgeous pink color—no artificial dyes needed!
Let’s dive into how to make this stunning appetizer step by step.
The color is simply gorgeous!
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The Pink Inspiration
I love the color pink. Mostly Rose Gold, but I’ll take any version of it and add it to my life somehow. My husband loves beets and dill, so I took some inspiration from some other pink egg tutorials and made my own version. If you love beets and deviled eggs, this recipe is for you.
I do have alternative versions listed below, so if the “pickling” aspect scares you, no worries! You can make pink deviled eggs without the pickling.
These taste delicious too!
Why You’ll Love These Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs
Naturally dyed with beets (no food coloring!)
Perfect make-ahead appetizer
Budget-friendly and simple ingredients
Eye-catching for holidays and parties
Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor
When to Serve Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs
These are perfect for:
Baby showers
Spring parties
Bridal showers
Holiday appetizers
Potlucks
They’re guaranteed to be the first thing gone from the table! That pink color will make people very curious.
How Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs Work
The secret to the signature pink color is a quick beet pickling brine. After hard boiling your eggs, you’ll soak them overnight in a mixture of beet juice, vinegar, sugar, and water. This not only gives them their vibrant color but also adds a subtle tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy deviled egg filling.
They will be a hit at any party you bring them to
Pink Egg Q & A
Can you just soak them in beet juice alone?
Absolutely! The color may not turn out as bright or vivid, but you’ll still get pretty pink hard-boiled eggs. The pink line bleeds inside the egg just a touch, making a beautiful color.
Can I Make My Eggs Pink All the Way Inside?
If you want them pink all the way to the center, soak for 2-4 days. The flavor will be much more intense, as will the color. This may change the color of the yolk, so keep that in mind.
Soaking deepens the coloring
How Can I Just Make Pink Hard-Boiled Eggs?
You can soak the hard-boiled eggs with their shell overnight or a few days in some beet juice for a natural dye. Add some vinegar to brighten the color. Here are more natural dye Easter egg ideas via Better Homes & Gardens.
Do I Have to Make the Filling?
No! You can just make your hard-boiled eggs pink, then eat them, no deviled filling.
My easy recipe
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How to Make Pickled Pink Deviled Eggs
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Tools:
4 quart saucepan, measuring cup, spatulas, cutting mat, knife, pretty egg serving tray or wood cutting board covered in parchment (the eggs may bleed so protect your serving dishes)
Prep time: 20-30 minutes (buy pre-boiled eggs to save time!)
Cook time: 10 minutes
Soak time: overnight (12–24 hours)
Total time: about 24 hours
Servings: 24 deviled egg halves
I love them on my vintage jadeite serving platter
Ingredients
For the Pickling Brine:
1 15 oz. can beets
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar (I used cane, but you can use white sugar)
1/2 cup water (I use filtered)
For the Deviled Egg Filling:
12 hard-boiled eggs
3/4 cup low-fat or light mayonnaise (or use what you like)
A few dashes of salt
Garnish:
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Making the hard boiled eggs
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Hard Boil the Eggs
Start by hard boiling your eggs. I use the 5, 5, 5 method in my Instant Pot. See that method here. You can alternatively boil them on the stovetop in boiling water for about 15 minutes, soak in an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel. Once cooked, let them cool completely and peel them.
“Dying” the eggs
2. Make the Pickling Brine
In the same medium saucepan, combine:
Beet juice from the can (you can include the beets as well, then eat them alone later!)
White vinegar
Sugar
Water
Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
24 hours later….
3. Soak the Eggs Overnight
Place your peeled eggs in the beet mixture after letting it cool a bit (letting it cool prevents the eggs from cooking further). I added another cup of water to allow my eggs to fully be submerged and used tongs to place beets on top of my eggs to keep them under the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. For no stinky fridge, place Press n Seal over the pot, then cover with the lid.
You can eat them just like this or make a filling!
By morning, your eggs will have transformed into a beautiful purple-pink color…the bleeding pink line inside is adorable!
Making the filling is so easy
4. Prepare the Filling
Remove the eggs from the brine, place on paper towel to dry a bit, and slice them in half lengthwise.
Gently scoop out the yolks with a small spoon into a bowl and mash them with a fork. Add:
3/4 cup low-fat mayo
A few dashes of salt
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Piping the filling
5. Fill the Eggs
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites for a polished look. I used Wilton tip 199 and an icing bag with a coupler for piping. Here’s a kit with the tip in in via Amazon.
Simply stunning
6. Garnish and Serve
Top each egg with a small sprig of fresh dill and serve immediately, or chill until ready to enjoy.
Tips for Perfect Pink Deviled Eggs
Soak longer for deeper color: 12–24 hours gives the best vibrant pink.
Use a piping bag: For a more professional, party-ready presentation. Or place the filling in a ziplock bag and cut a corner to pipe an easy line.
Don’t skip the garnish: Fresh dill adds a pop of flavor and color.
Make ahead: These are perfect to prep the day before your event.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.