Peach Melba Slightly Twisted

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 12
Peach Melba Slightly Twisted - A Sweet and Fruity Dessert Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups sweet riesling wine ( not dessert wine )
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean , split lengthwise
4 large ripe peaches , halved pitted
1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 containers fresh raspberries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
550
Sugar
74g
Fat
21g
Peach Melba Slightly Twisted is a modern twist on the classic Peach Melba dessert, originally created by French chef Auguste Escoffier in the 1800s. This delicious dessert combines ripe peaches with sweet riesling wine, vanilla ice cream, and fresh raspberries for a sweet and fruity treat. The dessert is named after Australian opera singer Nellie Melba, who was a frequent guest at Escoffier's restaurant. This dessert is perfect for a fancy dinner party, as it looks beautiful and tastes amazing.

Instructions

1.Combine 1 cup sugar, light corn syrup, heavy cream, unsalted butter and kosher salt in a medium saucepan.
2.Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves, and mixture comes to a boil.
3.Reduce heat to medium-low, and let cook undisturbed for 10 minutes.
4.Add riesling, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla bean, scraping seeds from pod into mix and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
5.Reduce heat to medium-low, add peaches and poach for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
6.Transfer peaches to plate then strain poaching liquid through a sieve into a medium saucepan.
7.Bring poaching liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer until syrupy.
8.Serve the peaches with vanilla ice cream and raspberries, and drizzle the sauce over the top.

PROS

This dessert is sweet and flavorful, perfect for those who enjoy fruity and light desserts.
It is also relatively easy to make and can impress anyone with its beautiful presentation.

CONS

This dessert contains a high amount of sugar, making it high in calories and not suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
It also requires a few specific ingredients that may not be readily available for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Peaches are a great source of dietary fiber and vitamins A and C. They are also low in calories and can help with weight management. Raspberries are also a good source of fiber and vitamins, and may have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

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