Smoky Deviled Eggs
- 1 dozen large eggs
- Ice cubes
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon pimenton
- In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 1 minute.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Drain the eggs and cool them under cold running water, shaking the pan vigorously to crack the shells.
- Add ice cubes to the pan and let stand until the eggs are cool.
- Drain and peel the eggs.
- Halve the eggs lengthwise.
- Gently remove the yolks and transfer them to a food processor.
- Add the creme fraiche and mayonnaise and process until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl, stir in the cornichons and onion and season with salt, black pepper and white pepper.
- Arrange the egg-white halves cut side up on a serving plate.
- Using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip or a teaspoon, fill the cavities with the yolk mixture.
- Sprinkle with the pimenton and serve.
eggs, cubes, creme fraiche, mayonnaise, cornichons, red onion, salt, freshly ground white pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoky-deviled-eggs (may not work)