**Melba Sauce: A Culinary Delight for Fruit, Ice Cream, and Dessert Treats**
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Melba sauce, a culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds and elevates desserts to new heights. Originating in the late 1800s, this luscious sauce has become a beloved accompaniment to fresh fruits, ice cream, and various sweet treats. Whether you prefer a classic raspberry Melba sauce or crave the unique twists of mango, strawberry, or peach Melba, this versatile sauce promises a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. With its vibrant color and luscious texture, Melba sauce transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary experiences.
MELBA SAUCE
A versatile raspberry sauce. Can be used in Peach Melba, Raspberry Fool, or even drizzled over a piece of pound cake. **Tips below.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 1 1/4 cups, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thaw raspberries.
- Place in medium saucepan. Cover and gently simmer 15 minutes. Put through a fine strainer into a glass measuring cup, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard seeds and pulp.
- Add water to juice, if necessary to make 2/3 cup. Return juice to clean pan. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer and stir until jelly melts, sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
- Pour into an airtight jar. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- **For a thicker sauce, either add more jelly or do not dilute juice from raspberries.
- **If sauce becomes too thick, add water, bring to a boil and stir until smooth.
RASPBERRY LEMON SEMIFREDDO WITH MELBA SAUCE
For a fabulous finish to your meal, serve this beautiful Semifreddo (semi frozen) dessert - sliced, then drizzled wih a delicate raspberry Melba sauce. Every bite is worth celebating!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- SEMIFREDDO: In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and whipping cream. Beat on high speed until thickened and soft peaks form. Fold in raspberries. Spoon mixture into a plastic wrapped 9x5-inch loaf pan. Freeze for 4-5 hours, or until firm. Cover if freezing overnight.
- SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, raspberry jam, orange juice and sugar. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, cooking until raspberries are very soft, about 8 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, with water and mix thoroughly. Add to raspberry mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat . Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Cover and refrigerate.
- To serve, unmold semifreddo from pan. Cut into slices and spoon over melba sauce.
- MAKE AHEAD:.
- Semifreddo can be wrapped well and frozen for up to five days. Melba Sauce can be covered and refrigerated two days ahead or frozen for two weeks.
- TIPS: Spray loaf pan before fitting with plastic wrap. This helps wrap stay in place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 55.7, Protein 4.3
RASPBERRY MELBA SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by á-170456
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Puree all the ingredients, then pass through a strainer to remove the seeds. This recipe yields 2 cups. Nutritional Analysis Per 2-tablespoon Serving: 61 calories, 15g carbohydrates, no protein, no fat, no cholesterol.
MELBA SAUCE
A dessert sauce from Bon Appetit, 1987. Make a head of time. Chill time is included in the cook time.
Provided by CoffeeMom
Categories Sauces
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Puree raspberries and peaches, using all the liquid in the peaches.
- Combine puree and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick and clear.
- Strain.
- Stir in kirsch.
- Let cool completely before serving.
COCOA ANGEL CAKE WITH PEACH MELBA SAUCE
Low-fat and yet so chocolaty, this light cake is made extra special with a peach and raspberry sauce. From ® Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- To make the cake: In medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, salt and the 1/3 cup sugar.
- In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar and almond extract. Increase mixer speed to high. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high speed. Continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat.
- Fold flour mixture, one-third at a time, into egg white mixture. Place in an ungreased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn upside down on a rack; cool 30 minutes.
- To make fruit sauce: In small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, cornstarch and sugar. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in peaches and raspberries. Let cool.
- When cake has cooled, Loosen side of cake with knife or long metal spatula; remove from pan. Cut into 16 slices.
- To serve, place 2 slices of cake onto each of 8 dessert plates. Top cake with peach mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g
CHAMBORD MELBA SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the raspberries, currant jelly, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir over moderate heat until boiling. Then simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the Chambord and lemon juice. Strain and chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- To make a smooth sauce, strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
- If you don't have fresh raspberries, you can use frozen raspberries that have been thawed and drained.
- You can also use other berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries, to make the sauce.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve the sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Melba sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts, such as ice cream, pancakes, waffles, and fruit salads. It is also a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to your favorite cocktails and mocktails. With its sweet and tart flavor, Melba sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert sauce, give Melba sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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