Grilled Peach Melba

By Master Chef on August 10th, 2020 · In Confectionery, Dessert Sauces, Desserts, DOTD, Entertaining, Fruits, Regional and Ethnic, Sauces and Gravies, Techniques

Escoffier’s classic dessert was created for Australian singer Nellie Melba, but today it reaches new heights with grilled peaches. Grilling creates a naturally caramelized sugar and amazing flavor in this simple, wonderful treat.
Grilled Peach Melba

Grilled Peach Melba

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 8

Ingredients

4 Cups fresh raspberries
1/4 Cup white rum, vanilla flavored
1/2 Cup sugar, granulated
4 peaches, preferably freestone
salted butter, melted, as needed
1/2 gallon premium French vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Cook raspberries, rum and sugar over low heat till sugar is dissolved. Purée in food processor; strain, transfer to bowl and chill.
Blanch peaches for 1 minute in boiling water, drop in ice water to stop cooking; peel (skin should slide off easily) and cut in half, discarding pits and any remaining stems.
Lightly brush insides of peach halves with melted butter. Place peaches on grill, buttered-sides down; grill for 2 to 3 minutes.
To serve, place scoop of ice cream in serving dish. Serve with grilled peach along side or, place peach on the plate and add a quenelle of ice cream to the peach; finish with raspberry sauce.

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