Egg Roses
Use small or medium-sized eggs
Hard boil
Shell carefully while eggs are still quite warm, and as soon as possible
Press both ends gently with thumb and forefinger for about 1/2
Minute to form permanent impression
Impression should be deep on large end
(To color eggs at this point, place them in cool water in which a few
Drops of food coloring is place you can do this with pink, let them
Soak for a
Couple minutes then remove and dry on a towel.) or you can leave
White
When cold, pipe 2 rows of yellow cream cheese with
1/2 tsp measurement, to simulate petals, starting on large end
Of egg, holding egg with thumb and forefinger
Have ready 2 inch rounds of bread that have been spread
With savory butter or cheese
Place decorated egg in center of bread
Center top of egg may be filled with black caviar
Pipe green cream cheese to form leaves around the base.
Makes a lovely centerpiece
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