Save A festive and colorful appetizer platter inspired by the Olympic rings, featuring mini bagels and vibrant toppings arranged as edible medals. Perfect for celebrations or themed gatherings.
Ingredients
- Mini Bagels: 10 mini bagels (plain or assorted)
- Cream Cheese Base: 200 g cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp Greek yogurt Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toppings (for colored rings): 2 tbsp finely chopped black olives (black ring) 2 tbsp finely chopped yellow bell pepper (yellow ring) 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or chives (green ring) 2 tbsp finely diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers (red ring) 2 tbsp finely chopped purple cabbage (blue ring or use blue food coloring with cream cheese)
- Decoration: 10 small fresh basil leaves (for medals effect) Edible gold dust or sesame seeds (optional, for medal shine)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally and arrange them cut side up on a serving platter in the shape of the Olympic rings (five interlocking circles)
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth
- Step 3:
- Divide the cream cheese mixture into five small bowls. To each bowl, add one of the colored toppings: black olives for black, yellow bell pepper for yellow, dill/chives for green, tomatoes/roasted red pepper for red, and purple cabbage for blue (or gently stir in a drop of blue food coloring for a more vivid blue). Mix each until fully combined
- Step 4:
- Generously spread each colored cream cheese mixture onto two bagel halves, matching the Olympic ring colors
- Step 5:
- Arrange the decorated bagels to form the Olympic rings, slightly overlapping where necessary
- Step 6:
- Garnish each ring with a basil leaf and, if desired, a sprinkle of edible gold dust or sesame seeds to resemble medals
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve
Save Required Tools
Mixing bowls Spatula or butter knife Sharp knife Large serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (bagels) and dairy (cream cheese, yogurt) For gluten free, use GF mini bagels for dairy free, use plant based alternatives Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 220 Total Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 7 g
Save This vibrant appetizer is sure to impress at any celebration and brings fun Olympic spirit to your table
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I create the colorful spread for each bagel ring?
Prepare a creamy base by mixing softened cream cheese with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Divide into five portions, then stir in finely chopped black olives, yellow bell pepper, dill or chives, diced tomatoes, and purple cabbage respectively for vibrant colors.
- → What alternatives can be used for blue coloring?
Instead of purple cabbage, you can gently mix in blue food coloring or use blue spirulina powder to achieve a vivid blue hue in the cream cheese spread.
- → Can this appetizer be adapted for a vegan diet?
Yes, substitute dairy cream cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives to maintain the creamy texture and flavor while keeping it vegan.
- → How should the bagels be arranged to mimic Olympic rings?
Slice mini bagels horizontally and place them cut-side up on a platter, arranging five interlocking circles that resemble the Olympic rings before topping each with the colored spreads.
- → What garnishes enhance the presentation of this dish?
Adding a small fresh basil leaf on each ring and optionally sprinkling edible gold dust or sesame seeds creates a medal-like shine that enhances the festive visual appeal.