Gold Medal Olympic Ring Bites

Festive, colorful bite-sized appetizers inspired by the Olympic rings—perfect for parties and celebrations.

This recipe brings fun and flavor to any gathering with an easy to assemble presentation that mimics the Olympic rings.

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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Making these appetizers is a delightful family activity, perfect for gatherings where everyone can help assemble their favorite ring colors.

Alternative Toppings

Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring to add a gourmet twist to your appetizers.

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream) and may contain gluten in crackers; always check labels if substituting ingredients.

Nutritional Information

Each appetizer contains approximately 60 calories, 3.5 g total fat, 6 g carbohydrates, and 1.5 g protein.

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These Olympic ring appetizers provide a festive and easy way to impress guests with vibrant flavors and colors.

Recipe FAQs

→ What base is used for these appetizers?

Round water crackers or mini rice cakes provide a crisp and neutral base to hold the creamy spread and colorful toppings.

→ How is the creamy spread prepared?

The spread combines softened cream cheese with sour cream, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a smooth, tangy layer.

→ Which toppings represent the Olympic ring colors?

Each ring is represented by distinct 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 blue coloring for blue.

→ Can these appetizers be made vegan?

Yes, substitute plant-based cream cheese and sour cream to create a vegan-friendly version without compromising flavor.

→ How should the appetizers be served for best results?

Arrange the crackers in interlocking circles to mimic the Olympic rings and serve immediately to maintain the crackers’ crispness and freshness.