Welsh Rarebit, Steak Diane, Pavlova and Peach Melba. All recipes we've heard of and maybe some of us can describe. Last week, the Around My French Table/French Friday's with Dorie group made Peach Melba. I was thinking of something crunchy. Perhaps in the Melba toast family. What is it you ask?
Think about the best peach you're ever tasted, with fresh raspberry sauce, over ice cream... with just a touch of liqueur. Yes, that's it.
Fresh peaches are poached in simple syrup with vanilla bean, then cooled and chilled. While the peaches are chilling, the berries are pureed and combined with just a bit of the syrup. It's that easy.
Once the sauce and peaches are ready, spoon over vanilla cream and add some sliced almonds. The scent of the vanilla is amazing. I used St. Germain, and elderflower liqueur rather than the Chambord that was suggested in the recipe. I don't think you can go wrong with either. As summer transitions into fall, this is the perfect summer comfort food. I hope you'll try it, and enjoy the sweetness of this classic.
