Peach melba

/pˈiːtʃ mˈɛlbə/

[noun]

Peach melba

[NOUN]

a dessert made with ice cream, raspberry sauce, and peaches

What is "peach melba"?

Peach Melba is a classic dessert that was created by famous French chef Auguste Escoffier in honor of Australian opera singer Nellie Melba. The dessert is made by poaching peaches in a sugar syrup flavored with vanilla, and then serving them with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce. The dessert is traditionally served in a tall glass, with the poached peaches sitting on a bed of ice cream and topped with the raspberry sauce. Peach Melba is a popular and elegant dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence. It is a delicious combination of sweet and tangy flavors and is often served at formal events or in high-end restaurants.

Examples

1. Melba toast and peach melba are both named after the most famous opera singer of the late Victorian era, Dame Nellie Melba.

2. And here we are Escoffier's peach melba from 1903.

3. Want to make peach melba?

4. Want to make peach melba?

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