While the biggest Thanksgiving family feuds typically arise over the white meat, thanks to Leftover Cranberry Sauce Parfaits, I expect the cranberry sauce to spur haggling too.
Last week, I (hopefully) persuaded you to make your own cranberry sauce, via this easy Cranberry Orange Sauce recipe.
Now, let’s chat about what to do with any leftover cranberry sauce.
- Smearing it on a turkey sandwich is an excellent, standard choice.
- Using it to top these Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer Bites is a smart allocation of precious leftovers as well.
- But my favorite way to enjoy this jeweled, vibrant sauce is for breakfast—parfait-style.
Making these easy leftover cranberry sauce parfaits is simple.
Simply layer yogurt, leftover cranberry sauce, golden honey, and your granola of choice (I recommend this Gingerbread Granola), and voilà ! An insanely delicious, quick breakfast or snack for any time of the day.
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“This combination is one heck of a party in each mouthful!”
— Shashi —
How to Make Leftover Cranberry Sauce Parfaits
These leftover cranberry sauce parfaits are creamy, lightly tart, and after several days of heavy cooking and big-time eating, it’s refreshing to have a simple, healthy breakfast on hand.
The Ingredients
- Cranberry Sauce. A few scoops of perfectly tart, yet slightly sweet Cranberry Orange Sauce is my go-to for these easy parfaits.
- Greek Yogurt. I love how cranberry sauce pairs with plain Greek yogurt because I think it lets the brightness of the cranberries and sweetness of the honey shine. Plus, its texture is totally creamy dreamy.
- Honey. A little drizzle of honey counters the tartness of the cranberry sauce and tang of the Greek yogurt.
- Granola No parfait would be complete without a little crunch.
The Best Granola for Parfaits
If you haven’t noticed I have a bit of an obsession with homemade granola. Try one of these Well Plated favorites on these cranberry sauce parfaits.
The Directions
- Layer yogurt, honey, cranberry sauce, and granola in a bowl or parfait glass.
- Repeat with a second layer of each. ENJOY!
Storage Tips
- To Store. Store leftover parfait covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Thanksgiving leftovers for breakfast? Now that’s what I call dedication.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make a vegan version of this parfait, opt for your favorite non-dairy yogurt, swap the honey for maple syrup, and choose a vegan granola (one made without honey). You’ll also want to confirm your cranberry sauce is vegan. Note that the recipe linked in this post is not a vegan cranberry sauce.
Absolutely. I love the rich, creamy, thick consistency of Greek yogurt and its extra protein content. However, if there is a different variety of yogurt you enjoy, feel free to experiment and swap for it.
No. By all means, make a fresh batch (or, dare I say, open a fresh can) of cranberry sauce if you’re especially jonesing for a cranberry sauce parfait. This recipe can be made and enjoyed at any time.
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Parfait
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup plain or vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons leftover cranberry sauce to taste (I love and recommend this recipe)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey to taste
- Granola or cereal
Instructions
- In a parfait glass or bowl, layer half of the yogurt, a drizzle of honey, a few spoonfuls of cranberry sauce, then sprinkle with granola.
- Repeat with a second layer of yogurt, honey, and granola. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- TO STORE: Store leftover parfait covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Â
- TO FREEZE: Cover tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.Â
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Oh yum – this is just so pretty and ooh – those textures and flavors – that combination is one heck of a party in each mouthful!
A great use of cranberry sauce!
I’m going to hold back a little cranberry orange sauce so I can do this for breakfast in the morning :)
Hi Judy! Hope you enjoy it!