Classic Peach Melba Recipe: A Delightful Summer Treat!
A refreshing and delightful dessert featuring poached peaches, raspberry sauce, and vanilla ice cream, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar, and bring to a boil to create a simple syrup.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and add peaches, cooking for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Remove peaches from syrup and let cool, then peel and slice.
- In a blender, puree raspberries with a little sugar to taste, then strain to remove seeds.
- To serve, place sliced peaches in a bowl, drizzle with raspberry sauce, and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can infuse the syrup with a sprig of mint.
- Make sure the peaches are ripe for the best flavor.
- This dessert can be prepared in advance and assembled just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg