Snowflake Egg and Tuna Canapés
Elevate Your Year-End Party! Perfect Finger Food: ‘Snowflake Egg and Tuna Canapés’
Introducing ‘Snowflake Egg and Tuna Canapés,’ the perfect dish for year-end parties or any special occasion. They are simple yet visually stunning, sure to delight your guests.
Canapé Ingredients- 5 Eggs (at room temperature or soaked in cold water for 15 mins)
- 1 can Tuna (150g, drained)
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper (finely diced)
- A little Lettuce (for serving)
Tuna Salad Seasoning- 1/2 tsp Salt (for boiling eggs)
- 2 tbsp Vinegar (for boiling eggs)
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Honey Mustard
- A pinch of Black Pepper
Snowflake Topping- 2-3 Egg Yolks (for decoration)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Salt (for boiling eggs)
- 2 tbsp Vinegar (for boiling eggs)
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Honey Mustard
- A pinch of Black Pepper
Snowflake Topping- 2-3 Egg Yolks (for decoration)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
For the eggs, either have them at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking, or if they’re from the fridge, soak them in cold water for 15 minutes. This helps prevent cracking during boiling and encourages the yolk to center.
Step 2
Place the eggs in a pot, cover with water, and add 1/2 tsp salt and 2 tbsp vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the water boils. Stirring while boiling helps the yolk stay in the center (though it still takes practice!).
Step 3
Once the water comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to ensure they are hard-boiled.
Step 4
Immediately transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl of ice-cold water and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. This chilling process makes peeling much easier and improves the egg’s texture.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the filling for our canapés! Gather 1 can of tuna and the green, red, and yellow bell peppers.
Step 6
Finely dice the bell peppers after removing the seeds. Ensure the tuna is well-drained; pressing it gently with paper towels will remove excess oil and moisture, leading to a better-textured salad.
Step 7
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and diced bell peppers. Add 1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp honey mustard, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Your delicious tuna salad is ready!
Step 8
Carefully peel the chilled hard-boiled eggs. Slice them in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the yolks, reserving the egg white halves. The egg whites will serve as the base for your canapés.
Step 9
Pass the reserved egg yolks through a fine-mesh sieve. This creates a smoother, finer yolk paste, perfect for piping.
Step 10
To the sieved egg yolks, add 2 tbsp of mayonnaise and mix well to create a smooth, creamy yolk topping.
Step 11
Transfer the prepared yolk mixture into a piping bag. You can use different decorative tips for various effects (a star tip looks particularly lovely!).
Step 12
Generously fill the hollowed-out egg white halves with the tuna salad. Then, using the piping bag, artfully pipe the yolk mixture over the tuna salad, creating a beautiful ‘snowflake’ effect. Feel free to use a decorative tip or simply spoon it on for a rustic look. Any leftover tuna salad can be served in a bowl, topped with piped yolk, or used to make delicious sandwiches with toast or mini buns.
Step 13
Your vibrant and elegant ‘Snowflake Egg and Tuna Canapés’ are complete! They’ll surely add a touch of sparkle to your party table.
