Festive Kefir Parfait

Ingredients

Cranberry Compote

250 g fresh or frozen cranberries

3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

Zest and juice of 1 orange

1 tsp finely grated ginger (optional)

2 tbsp water, if needed

Yogurt +Kefir Base

300 g Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Greek Style Natural Live Yogurt

250 ml Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Kefir Natural

½ tsp vanilla extract

Crunchy Topping

3 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or walnuts)

3 tbsp mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, flax)

1 tbsp toasted oats or granola (optional)

To Serve

Honey or maple syrup

Extra orange zest or fresh cranberries

Make the Cranberry Compote
Place the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, ginger, sweetener, and water (if using) into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat and cool completely. This can be made a day ahead.
Prepare the Yogurt–Kefir Base
Whisk the yogurt, kefir, and vanilla in a bowl.
Adjust the consistency with a little more kefir if you prefer it looser.
Assemble the Parfaits
Add 2–3 tablespoons of the yogurt–kefir mixture.
Spoon over 1–2 tablespoons of compote.
Sprinkle with a portion of nuts and seeds.
Repeat the layers.
Finish with compote, a light drizzle of honey, and a little zest or a few fresh cranberries