Save Festive, colorful bite-sized appetizers inspired by the Olympic rings—perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Base: 20 round water crackers or mini rice cakes
- Cream Cheese Spread: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toppings (to represent ring colors): 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (black ring) 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or red bell pepper, diced (red ring) 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced (yellow ring) 1/4 cup cucumber, diced or sliced (green ring) 1/4 cup blue corn tortilla chips, crushed or blue food coloring (blue ring)
- Garnish: Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
- Step 2:
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or rice cake.
- Step 3:
- Arrange crackers in five interlocking rings on a large platter to mimic the Olympic rings layout.
- Step 4:
- Top each group of 4 crackers with one of the colored toppings: black olives for black, cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper for red, yellow bell pepper for yellow, cucumber for green, and blue corn chips (or a dot of blue-colored cream cheese) for blue.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley, if desired.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately for best texture.
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Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → What ingredients create the colorful rings?
The colors come from black olives, cherry tomatoes or red bell peppers, yellow and green bell peppers or cucumber, and blue corn tortilla chips or blue-tinted cream cheese.
- → Can this be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, simply substitute plant-based cream cheese and sour cream to maintain the creamy spread.
- → How do you assemble the rings?
Arrange crackers in five interlocking circles on a platter, then top groups with corresponding colored toppings to replicate the Olympic rings.
- → What tools are needed for preparation?
A mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, serving platter, and a small knife for chopping ingredients are required.
- → Are there alternative topping suggestions?
Yes, smoked salmon can replace the red toppings and roasted eggplant can substitute for black olives for a gourmet twist.