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
Calories: 220 Total Fat: 8 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 7 g
Save Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What toppings create the different colors?
The black ring uses chopped black olives, yellow bell pepper creates the yellow ring, fresh dill or chives form the green, diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers make the red, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring achieves the blue hue.
- → Can this dish be made vegan?
Yes, by substituting dairy cream cheese and yogurt with plant-based versions, you can easily adapt it for a vegan diet without compromising flavor.
- → How should the bagels be arranged?
Slice the mini bagels in halves and arrange them cut-side up in five interlocking circles to replicate the Olympic rings shape.
- → Is there any cooking involved?
No cooking is needed; the dish is assembled with fresh ingredients and served immediately or chilled.
- → What optional garnish enhances the presentation?
Small fresh basil leaves provide a fresh look, and edible gold dust or sesame seeds add a festive shine resembling medals.