# Components:
→ Base
01 - 20 round water crackers or mini rice cakes
→ Cream Cheese Spread
02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp sour cream
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
07 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives (black ring)
08 - 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes or diced red bell pepper (red ring)
09 - 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper (yellow ring)
10 - 1/4 cup diced or sliced cucumber (green ring)
11 - 1/4 cup crushed blue corn tortilla chips or blue food coloring (blue ring)
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
# Preparation steps:
01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth and spreadable.
02 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or rice cake.
03 - Place crackers on a large platter in five interlocking rings mimicking the Olympic symbol.
04 - Top each group of four crackers with the designated colored toppings representing the Olympic rings.
05 - Sprinkle fresh chives or parsley over the appetizers if desired, and serve immediately for best texture.
