Olympic Rings Mini Bagels (Printable Version)

Vibrant mini bagels topped with colorful cream cheese spreads, arranged in Olympic ring style for festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Mini Bagels

01 - 10 mini bagels (plain or assorted)

→ Cream Cheese Base

02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
04 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings (for colored rings)

05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives (black ring)
06 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper (yellow ring)
07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or chives (green ring)
08 - 2 tablespoons finely diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers (red ring)
09 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped purple cabbage (blue ring) or blue food coloring with cream cheese

→ Decoration

10 - 10 small fresh basil leaves
11 - Edible gold dust or sesame seeds (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Slice the mini bagels horizontally and arrange them cut-side up on a large serving platter in the configuration of five interlocking Olympic rings.
02 - In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
03 - Transfer the cream cheese mixture evenly into five small bowls and incorporate the respective colored toppings: black olives, yellow bell pepper, dill or chives, tomatoes or roasted red peppers, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring for the blue ring.
04 - Spread each colored cream cheese mixture generously onto two bagel halves, aligning them to replicate the Olympic rings with slight overlaps.
05 - Decorate each ring with a fresh basil leaf and optionally dust with edible gold or sprinkle sesame seeds to create a medal effect.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use dairy free cream cheese and yogurt
  • Swap toppings as desired: try blue spirulina for a more intense blue, or use avocado for green
03 -
  • Serve with extra chopped vegetables on the side for dipping
  • Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling lemonade
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