What ingredients create the signature colors?

Black olives, cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and blue corn tortilla chips represent the five iconic ring colors.

Can this be made vegan-friendly?

Yes, substitute plant-based cream cheese and sour cream to accommodate vegan diets without sacrificing flavor.

Arrange 20 crackers in five interlocking circular groups on a platter to mimic the Olympic rings layout.

Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring for a gourmet touch and diverse flavors.

Mix blue food coloring into a small portion of cream cheese to substitute blue corn chips.

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

This appetizer has become a favorite at my family gatherings because it combines fun colors and easy prep time.

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)

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.

My family loves gathering around the table to enjoy assembling and eating these colorful bites together.

Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring for a more gourmet twist.

Mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, large serving platter, small knife for chopping

Contains dairy (cream cheese, sour cream). Crackers may contain gluten. Check all product labels for allergens if substituting ingredients.

These appetizers bring a colorful and festive touch to any gathering and are sure to impress your guests.

→ What ingredients create the signature colors?: Black olives, cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and blue corn tortilla chips represent the five iconic ring colors.
→ Can this be made vegan-friendly?: Yes, substitute plant-based cream cheese and sour cream to accommodate vegan diets without sacrificing flavor.
→ How should the crackers be arranged?: Arrange 20 crackers in five interlocking circular groups on a platter to mimic the Olympic rings layout.
→ Are there variations to the toppings?: Try smoked salmon for the red ring or roasted eggplant for the black ring for a gourmet touch and diverse flavors.
→ Any tips for blue coloring if chips are unavailable?: Mix blue food coloring into a small portion of cream cheese to substitute blue corn chips.