Dessert: United States – Peach Melba (Poached Peaches with Raspberry Sauce)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 10 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

4 ripe peaches, peeled and halved
1 / 4 cup (50 g) sugar
2 cups (480 ml) water
1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1 cup (125 g) fresh raspberries
1 / 4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
Vanilla ice cream to taste

Instructions

1. **Poach Peaches:** In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and vanilla bean (or extract). Bring to a simmer. Add the peach halves and poach gently for about 10 minutes, until tender. Remove the peaches and let them cool.

2. **Make Raspberry Sauce:** In a blender or food processor, blend the raspberries with the powdered sugar until smooth. For a smoother sauce, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.

3. **Assemble and Serve:** Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a serving dish. Top with a warm or room-temperature peach half and drizzle with raspberry sauce. Serve immediately for a delightful contrast of flavors and temperatures.