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Peach Melba

Cultural Context

Peach Melba was created in the 1890s by French chef Auguste Escoffier in honor of Australian soprano Nellie Melba. This elegant dessert features poached peaches, raspberry sauce, and whipped cream, symbolizing the opulence of the era. Today, it remains a popular summer treat, celebrated for its refreshing flavors and beautiful presentation.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
¼ cup raspberry jam
2 tablespoons warm water
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 pint vanilla ice cream
4 peach halves (canned or jarred)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped coconut cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories

raspberries

🥗Healthier: strawberries

💰Cheaper: frozen raspberries

Strawberries are often less expensive and still flavorful

vanilla bean

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla extract offers similar flavor at a lower cost

1

In a small bowl, stir the raspberry jam, warm water, and sea salt together until smooth.

2

Pass the jam through a fine mesh sieve, and discard the pulp and seeds.

3

Portion the pint of vanilla ice cream into dessert cups, top with a peach, and drizzle on the raspberry sauce.

Cooking Techniques

poachingpureeingwhipping

Equipment Needed

small bowlfine mesh sievedessert cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Peche Melba

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