Boiled Egg Christmas Tree

14 medium Ellis Eggs
4 tbsp green pesto sauce
9 Slices of prosciutto or serrano ham
Salt and ground black pepper
Rocket leaves and cherry tomatoes to serve

1. Place the eggs in a large pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the eggs, and run them under cold water, tapping the shells as they cool. Peel and let the eggs cool completely.
3. Place half the pesto on a plate. Cut each slice of ham in half lengthways.
4. Roll an egg in the pesto, then wrap it in the ham, it should ‘stick’ to the pesto. Repeat with all the eggs, pesto and ham. Arrange the rocket leaves on a large board or platter in a rough Christmas tree shape.
5. Use a sharp knife to neatly cut the eggs in half. Now arrange them in a Christmas tree shape.
6. Finish with salt and pepper, a few halves of cherry tomatoes and more rocket if liked.

Note: Start with a row of 7 egg halves at the bottom, and 1 at the top of the tree. 

 

Recipe credit to @egg_recipes on Instagram