Save to Pinterest Festive, colorful bite-sized appetizers inspired by the Olympic rings—perfect for parties and celebrations.
This recipe brings an exciting and festive atmosphere to any gathering with its vibrant colors and easy assembly.
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.
Save to Pinterest Making these appetizers became a fun tradition for family game nights, bringing everyone together to assemble and enjoy.
Notes
Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring for a more gourmet twist.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, large serving platter, small knife for chopping.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream). Crackers may contain gluten. Check all product labels for allergens if substituting ingredients.
Save to Pinterest These appetizers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and bring vibrant color to your celebration table.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What base works best for the rings?
Use round water crackers or mini rice cakes for a sturdy, neutral base that holds spreads and toppings well.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese spread?
Yes, plant-based cream cheese and sour cream can replace dairy for a vegan option without sacrificing texture.
- → How do the toppings represent the Olympic rings?
Each group’s toppings match ring colors: 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 color for blue.
- → Is blue food coloring necessary?
Not strictly; blue corn tortilla chips can provide color naturally, but a drop of blue food coloring mixed into cream cheese offers an alternative.
- → How should I arrange the appetizers for serving?
Arrange crackers in five interlocking rings on a large platter to mimic the Olympic rings layout for visual impact.
- → What are some gourmet topping alternatives?
Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring to elevate flavor profiles.