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.
This appetizer has always been a hit at parties, bringing a playful and tasty touch to the table that everyone enjoys.
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 Serving this dish always brings smiles to family gatherings and creates a joyful atmosphere.
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 per serving
Save This recipe is a colorful crowd-pleaser that is easy to customize for any occasion.
Kitchen Guide
- → How are the colors for each ring created?
Each ring’s color comes from mixing cream cheese with specific toppings like black olives for black, yellow bell pepper for yellow, fresh dill for green, roasted red peppers for red, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring for blue hues.
- → Can this dish be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, by substituting dairy cream cheese and yogurt with plant-based alternatives, the dish can be made vegan without compromising flavor or texture.
- → What is the best way to serve these mini bagels?
Arrange the decorated bagels on a large platter overlapping slightly to form the ring pattern and garnish with fresh basil leaves and optional sesame seeds or edible gold dust for a festive touch.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
Bagels contain gluten and the spreads include dairy. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use specialty bagels and plant-based cream cheese replacements.
- → Can the toppings be varied?
Absolutely. Alternative toppings like avocado for green or blue spirulina for blue can personalize flavors and colors according to preference.