Peach Melba
Peach Melba is a dessert named for Australian opera soprano Nellie Melba.
It is made from peaches and vanilla ice cream, and served with Melba sauce, which is concocted of raspberries, red currant jelly, sugar and cornstarch.
It was created in Melba's honor by French chef Auguste Escoffier and first served at London's Carlton Hotel.
Referenced By
Dame Nellie Melba | List of foods named after people | Melba toast | Nellie Melba
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