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Date Night Dessert: Peach Melba in Martini Glasses

An elegant yet easy dessert of juicy canned peaches, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a luscious berry sauce made with my homemade Chambord-style blackberry raspberry liqueur. Served in martini or coupe glasses, it’s perfect for National Peach Melba Day (January 13th), Valentine’s Day, or any romantic evening in.
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5 from 5 votes
Elegant peach melba, served in cocktail glass.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small knife
  • Martini or coupe glasses
  • Small ice cream scoop

Ingredients

For the berry sauce

Optional Slurry

  • ½ tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Water

For the dessert

  • 2 peach halves canned in juice or light syrup, drained and sliced into 3–4 wedges each
  • 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream 2 scoops per serving
  • Mint sprigs or edible flowers optional, for garnish
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Make the berry sauce:

  • Combine ¾ cup Frozen mixed berries, 1 tbsp Granulated sugar , and ½ tsp Lemon juice in a small saucepan.
    ¾ cup Frozen mixed berries, 1 tbsp Granulated sugar , ½ tsp Lemon juice
  • Simmer 5–6 minutes, lightly mashing berries. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp Homemade Chambord.
    1 tbsp Homemade Chambord
  • For thicker sauce, add 1 tsp Water + ½ tsp Cornstarch slurry, return to heat for 1–2 minutes.
    ½ tsp Cornstarch, 1 tsp Water

Prepare peaches:

  • Drain 2 peach halves (if canned) and slice each into 3–4 wedges and set aside.
    2 peach halves

Assemble:

  • Divide 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream between two chilled martini or coupe glasses.
    4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
  • Arrange peach slices around or over the ice cream. Spoon berry sauce generously over the top.
  • Garnish with Mint sprigs or edible flowers. Serve immediately.
    Mint sprigs or edible flowers

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Nora
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