# Components:
→ Mini Bagels
01 - 10 mini bagels (plain or assorted)
→ Cream Cheese Base
02 - 7.1 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)
# Directions:
01 - Slice each mini bagel horizontally and arrange cut-side up on a large serving platter forming five interlocking circles to mimic Olympic rings.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and well blended.
03 - Split the cream cheese mixture evenly into five small bowls, then incorporate each of the specified toppings or blue food coloring to create distinct colors for each ring.
04 - Spread each colored cream cheese mixture onto two bagel halves, corresponding to their Olympic ring colors.
05 - Arrange the decorated bagel halves on the platter, overlapping slightly to form the interconnected Olympic rings pattern.
06 - Add a fresh basil leaf atop each ring and optionally sprinkle with edible gold dust or sesame seeds to enhance the medal effect.
07 - Present immediately or refrigerate until serving.
