Peach Melba Recipe
Peach Melba is a classic and elegant dessert featuring tender poached peaches served with a vibrant raspberry sauce and creamy vanilla ice cream. This refreshing treat balances the natural sweetness of ripe peaches with the tartness of fresh raspberries, perfect for summer gatherings or a special finale to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peach Poaching Syrup and Peaches
- 4 firm, ripe peaches
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 cups water (for poaching, not originally listed but required)
Raspberry Sauce
- 1/2 cup (58 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups fresh raspberries, divided
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Using a paring knife, score an X into the bottom of each peach to help with peeling later. In a large saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 4 cups of water, bringing it to a boil while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the peaches to the syrup and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer the peaches gently, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 10 minutes until they are tender. Remove and let the peaches cool in the syrup if not serving immediately, or cool slightly if serving right away.
- Make the Raspberry Sauce: While the peaches cook, blend confectioners’ sugar, fresh lemon juice, and 2 cups of fresh raspberries on high speed for about 1 minute until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spatula to extract about 3/4 cup of raspberry sauce and discarding the seeds left in the sieve.
- Peel and Slice the Peaches: Once cool enough to handle, peel the skin off the peaches and discard it. Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and slice each half into four wedges.
- Assemble the Dessert: Divide the peach slices evenly among serving bowls. Add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the peaches. Drizzle each serving with the fresh raspberry sauce and garnish with the remaining 1 cup of whole raspberries for extra color and texture.
Notes
- Use firm but ripe peaches to ensure they hold their shape during poaching.
- If fresh peaches are not available, frozen peaches can be substituted but adjust poaching time accordingly.
- The raspberry sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- For a lighter option, serve with frozen yogurt instead of ice cream.
- Ensure the raspberry sauce is well strained for a smooth texture without seeds.
Keywords: Peach Melba, poached peaches, raspberry sauce, classic dessert, vanilla ice cream, summer dessert, French dessert
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