Dragon Eggs
Description
Marbled Hard-Boiled Eggs with Mustard-Herb Yogurt Filling. A whimsical, Swedish-inspired party favorite—perfect for a Halloween fika, fantasy feast, or magical smörgåsboard.
Ingredients
For the Marbled Eggs
Food coloring (choose one or mix):
For the Deviled Filling
Instructions
1. Hard-Boil the Eggs
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Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. Cool in an ice bath.
2. Crack Gently
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Roll each egg on the counter to gently crack the shell all over without peeling.
3. Marbling Soak
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In a small bowl, mix 1½ cups water with vinegar and a few drops of food coloring. Submerge cracked eggs in the colored water and chill for 4–8 hours or overnight for deeper tones.
4. Peel & Reveal
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Carefully peel to unveil eerie, veined patterns like dragon scales!
5. Optional Filling
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Slice eggs in half and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix with yogurt, mustard, herbs, and seasonings. Pipe or spoon into whites.
6. Garnish
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Top with extra dill, paprika, or edible glitter for a whimsical touch.
Note
Make-Ahead Tip
Marbled eggs (without filling) keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add the filling just before serving for best texture.
Let me know if you’d like printable recipe cards, spooky serving signage, or a version for kids’ lunchboxes (Swede’ Little Favorites)!
Color Variations
Try multiple bowls with different food coloring to create a mystical egg assortment. For galaxy eggs, try swirling blue and purple together!
Let me know if you’d like a full printable party menu with this for a themed fika or Game of Thrones–inspired smörgåsboard.
