# What You'll Need:
→ Mini Bagels
01 - 10 mini bagels (plain or assorted)
→ Cream Cheese Base
02 - 7 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
06 - 2 tbsp finely chopped yellow bell pepper
07 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or chives
08 - 2 tbsp finely diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers
09 - 2 tbsp finely chopped purple cabbage 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 resembling Olympic rings.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
03 - Portion the cream cheese mixture evenly into five small bowls. Incorporate one topping into each: black olives, yellow bell pepper, dill or chives, tomatoes or roasted red peppers, and purple cabbage or blue food coloring to achieve respective colors.
04 - Spread each colored cream cheese mixture onto two bagel halves, coordinating with the Olympic ring colors for each set.
05 - Place the decorated bagel halves on the platter, overlapping slightly to form the Olympic rings. Top each ring with a basil leaf and optionally sprinkle with edible gold dust or sesame seeds for visual effect.
06 - Present immediately or refrigerate until serving time to maintain freshness.
