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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
250 g fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon icing sugar
juice of 1 lemon
4 peaches sliced
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
handful of almonds (optional)

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

Combine the raspberries, icing sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl and mix well with a spoon.

2

Place a sieve over a small bowl, pour in the raspberry mixture, and crush the raspberries using the back of a spoon to create a puree sauce in the bowl below.

3

Spoon the peach slices into a serving bowl, follow with one scoop of ice cream, and drizzle over some of the raspberry puree.

4

Sprinkle over some of the almonds (if using).

5

Repeat to make four servings.

6

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

poachingpureeingwhipping

Equipment Needed

sievelarge bowlsmall bowlspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Peche Melba

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