Spiderweb Deviled Eggs Black Sesame (Printable)

A spooky twist on deviled eggs with spiderweb shells and creamy black sesame filling—ideal for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Coloring & Decoration

02 - 4 cups water
03 - 1 tablespoon black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons black food coloring (gel or liquid)

→ Filling

06 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon finely ground black sesame seeds
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon whole black sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
02 - Remove eggs and gently tap shells all over to create fractures without peeling.
03 - In another saucepan, combine 4 cups water, black tea leaves, salt, and black food coloring. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Add cracked eggs to the colored tea and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow eggs to soak for an additional 15 to 20 minutes for a more defined web effect.
05 - Remove eggs from the mixture, peel off shells to reveal spiderweb design, and slice eggs lengthwise.
06 - Carefully extract yolks and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Blend yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and ground black sesame until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Pipe or spoon the sesame yolk mixture back into egg white halves.
08 - Sprinkle filled eggs with whole black sesame seeds to finish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy yet visually impressive for entertaining
  • Uses simple pantry items and a few special touches for wow factor
  • Vegetarian and gluten free so most people can enjoy it
  • Rich black sesame flavor pairs perfectly with creamy yolks
  • Quick prep even for a themed dish you can make ahead
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber making it filling yet light
  • Freezes well before garnishing if you need to make in advance
  • Adaptable to different garnishes to suit other occasions
03 -
  • Let eggs cool only slightly before cracking eggshells, this helps the tea bath soak into cracks better for dramatic webs.
  • Toasting black sesame seeds unleashes deep flavor so do not skip that small step. If using a piping bag for the filling use a wide tip so seeds do not clog it.

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