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.
I love serving this at parties because the vibrant rings always impress guests and make for a great conversation starter.
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 or chives for green, tomatoes or 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 This recipe brings my family together every time we watch the Olympics we enjoy making the rings and sharing stories about our favorite athletes.
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 appetizer is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that is as fun to assemble as it is to eat.
Recipe Q&A
- → What ingredients create the colorful rings?
Each ring uses a cream cheese base mixed with a topping: black olives, yellow bell pepper, dill or chives, tomatoes or roasted red pepper, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring.
- → Can this dish be made vegan or gluten-free?
Yes, use dairy-free cream cheese and yogurt alternatives for vegan needs, and substitute mini bagels with gluten-free versions.
- → How should the bagels be arranged?
Slice the mini bagels horizontally and arrange them on a platter to form five interlocking rings, resembling Olympic colors.
- → Are there garnish suggestions to enhance appearance?
Garnish each ring with fresh basil leaves and optionally sprinkle edible gold dust or sesame seeds to mimic medal shine.
- → Can toppings be customized?
Yes, swap or supplement toppings such as using blue spirulina instead of cabbage or avocado for a different green flavor.