Peach Melba

Peach Melba is a classic dessert created by French chef Auguste Escoffier in the late 19th century, inspired by the Australian soprano Nellie Melba. It typically features poached peaches, vanilla ice cream, and a sweet raspberry sauce, often garnished with candied almonds. The dish is celebrated for its elegant simplicity and balance of fruit, cream, and berry flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the sugar in the sauce and the cream in the ice cream, with minimal protein. A standard serving provides around 300-400 calories, along with some vitamin C from the peaches and antioxidants from the raspberries.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	45 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Iron	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Peach Melba is unique as a dessert born from artistic inspiration, blending culinary artistry with musical homage. Nutritionally, it offers a quick energy boost from sugars but is best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.