Peach Melba Dessert Recipe

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THIS pretty dessert is an impressive end to any meal. Refreshing and light, it's just the right touch for every sweet tooth. I saw it pictured in a magazine many years ago and decided to try it. It's always been a hit at my house. -Edna Christiansen, Edmore, Michigan

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Peach Melba Dessert Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) peach halves in syrup
2 individual round sponge cakes
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon raspberry or strawberry jam
2 teaspoons chopped nuts, optional

Directions

Drain peaches, reserving syrup. Set aside two peaches and 1 tablespoon syrup (refrigerate remaining peaches and syrup for another use).
Place each sponge cake on a plate; drizzle with reserved syrup. Top with ice cream and a peach half.
In a small saucepan, heat jam until melted; drizzle over peaches. Top with nuts if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Peach Melba Dessert in Reminisce March/April 1999, p49