Pesto Parmesan Deviled Eggs (Printable)

Basil pesto and Parmesan meld with mashed yolks, piped into whites for a bright, herby appetizer in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons basil pesto
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese
09 - Fresh basil leaves, optional
10 - Cracked black pepper, optional

# Steps:

01 - Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
03 - Carefully peel eggs and slice each egg in half lengthwise.
04 - Gently scoop out yolks and transfer to a mixing bowl. Arrange egg white halves on a serving platter.
05 - Mash yolks with a fork until smooth. Stir in basil pesto, mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix until creamy and fully incorporated.
06 - Fill each egg white half with the pesto-Parmesan mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
07 - Sprinkle extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper over the filled eggs. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
08 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Pesto and Parmesan add a burst of flavor that makes these eggs unforgettable, and it feels like cheating how easy they are.
  • They disappear faster than any appetizer I serve—there is always someone discreetly reaching for seconds.
02 -
  • Once, I tried peeling eggs too soon and lost nearly half to messy craters—give them the full ice bath treatment.
  • Switching to finely grated Parmesan made the filling irresistibly smooth and kept the eggs looking elegant.
03 -
  • A splash of vinegar in the boiling water makes eggs even easier to peel.
  • Use a microplane for extra-fine Parmesan on top—it looks gorgeous and tastes divine.

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