# What you'll need:
→ Mini Bagels
01 - 10 mini bagels (plain or assorted)
→ Cream Cheese Base
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
04 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings (for colored rings)
05 - 2 tbsp finely chopped black olives (black ring)
06 - 2 tbsp finely chopped yellow bell pepper (yellow ring)
07 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or chives (green ring)
08 - 2 tbsp finely diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers (red ring)
09 - 2 tbsp finely chopped purple cabbage (blue ring) or blue food coloring
→ Decoration
10 - 10 small fresh basil leaves
11 - Edible gold dust or sesame seeds (optional)
# Method:
01 - Slice mini bagels in half horizontally and arrange cut-side up on a large platter in the shape of five interlocking Olympic rings.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Separate cream cheese mixture evenly into five bowls. To each, add one topping: black olives, yellow bell pepper, dill or chives, tomatoes or roasted red peppers, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Generously spread each colored cream cheese onto two bagel halves, matching the designated Olympic ring colors.
05 - Arrange decorated bagel halves on the platter to form the interconnected Olympic rings, allowing slight overlap where needed.
06 - Top each ring with a fresh basil leaf and optionally sprinkle edible gold dust or sesame seeds for a medal-like appearance.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
