Peach Melba Parfaits

These Peach Melba Parfaits offer a sophisticated yet simple way to serve a classic French dessert. The combination of sweet, ripe peaches blended into low-fat vanilla ice cream creates a creamy, smooth base that contrasts beautifully with the tart, bright raspberry coulis. Each spoonful reveals distinct layers of texture and flavor, from the fresh berries to the rich, fruity ice cream. Perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or a special treat at home, this recipe brings restaurant-quality elegance to your table with minimal effort. It is naturally vegetarian and lighter than traditional versions, making it an ideal choice for those looking to indulge without excess heaviness.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 496.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-fat

Description

These Peach Melba Parfaits offer a sophisticated yet simple way to serve a classic French dessert. The combination of sweet, ripe peaches blended into low-fat vanilla ice cream creates a creamy, smooth base that contrasts beautifully with the tart, bright raspberry coulis. Each spoonful reveals distinct layers of texture and flavor, from the fresh berries to the rich, fruity ice cream. Perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or a special treat at home, this recipe brings restaurant-quality elegance to your table with minimal effort. It is naturally vegetarian and lighter than traditional versions, making it an ideal choice for those looking to indulge without excess heaviness.

Ingredients

4 cup Low-fat vanilla ice cream,
1 cup mashed peeled peaches
1 tablespoon Amaretto
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
12 oz unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
3 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange flavored liqueur
1.5 cups Fresh raspberries
8 slices Peach slices (optional)

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the softened low-fat vanilla ice cream, mashed peaches, amaretto, and vanilla extract. Stir until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
2
Transfer the ice cream mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze until firm, approximately 4 hours.
3
While the ice cream mixture freezes, place the thawed frozen raspberries, sugar, and Grand Marnier into a blender. Process until completely smooth.
4
Press the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds, reserving the puree. Discard the seeds.
5
Cover the raspberry puree and refrigerate until cold.
6
Spoon 2 teaspoons of the chilled raspberry puree into the bottom of each of 8 parfait glasses or champagne flutes.
7
Top each glass with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh raspberries and 1/4 cup of the frozen peach ice cream mixture.
8
Repeat the layers of raspberry puree, fresh raspberries, and ice cream mixture, ending with a final layer of 2 teaspoons of raspberry puree on top.
9
Garnish each parfait with a peach slice if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 496.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.4g41%
Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
Cholesterol 93.6mg32%
Sodium 192.0mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g20%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 50.4g
Protein 8.4g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best texture, let the frozen ice cream mixture sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to make it easier to layer.

If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, omit the Amaretto and Grand Marnier. You can substitute the Amaretto with a bit more vanilla extract and almond extract, and replace the Grand Marnier with fresh orange juice.

The raspberry puree can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Use ripe, sweet peaches for the best flavor. If peaches are not in season, you can use frozen peaches, thawed and mashed.

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