Chef John's Peach Melba
Chef John's Peach Melba layers tender vanilla-poached peaches with a bright, tangy raspberry sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream, finished with a sprinkle of toasted almonds for crunch. The contrast of silky fruit, fragrant syrup, and nutty texture makes it a standout dessert for summer dinners or special occasions when peaches are at their peak.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Peach Melba, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 87 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 92
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, water, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves and the berries collapse, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and strain into a bowl. Let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- 4
In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and the split vanilla bean, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Place the peach halves, cut sides up, in the syrup and simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes per side, basting occasionally with the syrup. Remove from the heat and let cool in the syrup.
- 6
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 4 hours.
- 7
Remove the peach skins and serve each peach half on top of a scoop of ice cream in a bowl. Spoon the raspberry sauce over the top and garnish with toasted, slivered almonds.
- Calories 404.11 kcal High 20%
- Protein 2.74 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 97.94 g 36%
- Total Fat 2.95 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 9.2 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 89.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 282.19 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 26.85 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 21.46 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Chef John's Peach Melba is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Frozen Raspberries, Lemon Juice, and Peach. Each serving provides about 404.11 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Peach Melba made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Frozen Raspberries, Lemon Juice, Peach, Powdered Sugar. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Peach Melba?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 404.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Peach Melba easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John's Peach Melba healthy?
- Chef John's Peach Melba has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 404.11 calories and 2.74 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. It contains Tree Nuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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