Peach Melba
Peach Melba is a classic summer dessert featuring juicy peaches, creamy vanilla ice cream, and tangy raspberry sauce. Light, fruity, and elegant, it’s a refreshing treat that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup raspberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional, for garnish)
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and score an “X” on the bottom of each peach.
- Blanch peaches for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water to cool. Peel, pit, and slice.
- Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each serving dish.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of raspberry sauce over the ice cream.
- Arrange peach slices over the ice cream and sauce.
- Spoon more raspberry sauce on top for extra flavor.
- Garnish with slivered almonds and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Make homemade raspberry sauce by simmering raspberries with sugar and lemon juice, then straining.
Substitute raspberries with strawberries or mixed berries for a twist.
Use coconut milk ice cream for a dairy-free option.
Grill peaches before serving for a caramelized flavor.
Prepare components ahead—assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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