Strawberry Peach Melba Recipe

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I get "oohs" and "aahs" when setting out this cool, fruity dessert. It combines my three all-time favorites-peaches, strawberries and ice cream. It's so simple I can assemble it for company after we all finish the main course.

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Strawberry Peach Melba Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen whole strawberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 slices or scoops vanilla ice cream
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
Whipped topping

Directions

In a large saucepan, mash strawberries; add sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the strawberry mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
Strain to remove the pulp. Place the pan in an ice-water bath to cool, stirring occasionally. Serve strawberry sauce over ice cream; top with peaches and whipped topping. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Strawberry Peach Melba in Taste of Home June/July 1999, p25