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Peach Melba

Peach Melba

Peach Melba

August 26, 2026
: 2
: 15 min
: 20 min
: Easy

The ultimate summer finale is the timeless classic, Peach Melba. Juicy poached peaches, silky vanilla ice cream, and a tart raspberry coulis.

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Ingredients
  • 2 ripe peaches
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sauce:
  • 6 ounces raspberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 confectioner's sugar
Directions
  • Step 1 In a blender, add confectioner’s sugar, lemon juice and raspberries.
  • Step 2 Blend on high speed until well combined, about a minute.
  • Step 3 Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
  • Step 4 Use spatula to help push sauce through sieve.
  • Step 5 Set aside.
  • Step 6 Discard seeds.
  • Step 7 Cut peaches in half.
  • Step 8 In a large saucepan, bring water and granulated sugar to a boil.
  • Step 9 Stir continuously until sugar is dissolved into water.
  • Step 10 Add vanilla to simple syrup.
  • Step 11 Add peaches to pan and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Step 12 Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until peaches are tender, stirring occasionally and flipping peaches over half-way.
  • Step 13 With tongs or a slotted spoon remove from pan and transfer to cutting board.
  • Step 14 When peaches are cool enough to handle, peel and discard skin and pit.
  • Step 15 Cut each half into 4 wedges.
  • Step 16 Assemble dessert.
  • Step 17 Place raspberry coulis on the bottom of serving dish.
  • Step 18 Add warm peaches.
  • Step 19 Scoop your vanilla ice cream on top of peaches.
  • Step 20 Add more sauce.
  • Step 21 Serve immediately.
  • Step 22 Enjoy!


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