**Peach Melba Shortbread Bars: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet peaches, tangy raspberries, and buttery shortbread in our Peach Melba Shortbread Bars. This tantalizing dessert combines the best of both worlds, with a crisp and crumbly shortbread crust perfectly complemented by a luscious filling of fresh peaches and raspberries. Topped with a delicate almond streusel and a drizzle of sweet glaze, these bars offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of recipes, including a classic Peach Melba Shortbread Bars recipe, a gluten-free variation, and a delectable Raspberry Melba Shortbread Bars recipe. Let your senses be captivated as you savor each bite of these exquisite treats, perfect for any occasion.
PEACH MELBA
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla pod into a wide saucepan and heat gently to dissolve the sugar. Bring the pan to the boil and let it bubble away for about 5 minutes, then turn the heat down to a fast simmer.
- Cut the peaches in half, and if the stones come out easily then remove them, if not then you can get them out later. Poach the peach halves in the sugar syrup for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side depending on the ripeness of the fruit. Test the cut side with the sharp point of a knife to see if they are soft, and then remove them to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- When all the peaches are poached, peel off their skins and let them cool (then you can remove any remaining stones). If you are making them a day in advance then let the poaching syrup cool and then pour into a dish with the peaches. Otherwise just bag up the syrup and freeze it for the next time you poach peaches.
- To make the raspberry sauce, liquidize the raspberries, confectioners' sugar, and lemon juice in a blender or a food processor. Sieve to remove the pits and pour the puree into a jug.
- To assemble the Peach Melba, allow 2 peach halves per person and sit them on each plate alongside a scoop or 2 of ice cream. Spoon the raspberry sauce over each.
PEACH MELBA CRUMBLE BARS
When you've got fresh fruit on hand, there's no dessert quite like a crumble and this one is extra special. With its sugar cookie crust, peach preserves and tart fresh raspberries, it's as sweet as summer itself and with a look to match. Jewel-bright preserves and fresh raspberries shine through the cookie crumbles, giving these bars an impressive look. So much so, that no one will guess they only took 15 minutes to prepare! The secret to the quick prep time is that Betty's sugar cookie mix cuts down on ingredients and measuring, while still baking up into a delectable crumbly crust, which pairs perfectly with peach melba-a time-tested combination of peach and raspberry. So, you can turn your fresh fruit into a party-perfect dessert that serves 16, all without breaking a sweat!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, place cookie mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly (do not overmix). Reserve 1 cup cookie mixture for topping; set aside. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- In medium bowl, mix peach preserves and lemon juice until well blended. Gently stir in raspberries. Spoon and spread mixture evenly over partially baked crust. Sprinkle reserved cookie mixture over filling.
- Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until top is light golden brown and bubbling along edges. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g
HOMEMADE PEACH CRUMB BARS
These homemade peach crumb bars are always a hit. Wait until summer for fresh peaches or use frozen to get that wonderful peach flavor any time of the year.
Provided by Allrecipes Allstars
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Peach Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Next, cut in the cold butter using 2 forks or a pastry cutter then slowly mix in the egg yolk and cold water. Don't worry if the dough seems really crumbly; it should be!
- Press 1/2 of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan to make the crust. Save the rest for the top of the bars.
- Stir together peach slices, sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined. Evenly add peach filling to the top of the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble over the peach filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set, 30 to 38 minutes. Cool bars to room temperature, then cut and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
PEACH-PIE CRUMBLE BARS
Like a peach pie but easier to share and transport! These bars with a press-in shortbread crust are just the thing for a summer potluck or picnic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch cake pan. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; butter parchment.
- Crust: Beat butter with sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down bowl. Add flour and salt; beat until dough forms clumps but does not completely hold together. Press 2 1/2 cups flour mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan.
- Filling: Stir together peaches, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Pour into crust. Crumble remaining flour mixture evenly over top, squeezing to create clumps. Bake until bubbling in center and crust is golden, about 1 hour, 10 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent top with foil). Let cool 20 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 2-inch squares.
NOT-SO-CLASSIC PEACH MELBA
A classic peach Melba is a dessert of poached peach halves and raspberry sauce with vanilla ice cream, invented by the French chef Auguste Escoffier, and named after the Australian soprano Nellie Melba. This not-so-classic version calls for sliced ripe peaches instead of cooked peach halves. Look for the best vanilla ice cream, with real vanilla, or make your own. Easy to assemble, it's a lovely, refreshing and elegant dessert, perfect for when peaches and raspberries are in season.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make the raspberry sauce: Put 1 cup raspberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in a blender and whiz to liquify. Pour through a fine-meshed strainer and into a medium bowl. Keep cool.
- Using a paring knife, peel and halve the peaches. Slice the halves into half-moon pieces about 3/8-inch thick. Transfer to a bowl. Add 2 teaspoons sugar and a few drops of lemon juice to taste. Toss to coat.
- To serve, arrange peach slices in the bottom of 6 dessert bowls. Top each serving with a scoop or 2 of vanilla ice cream. Splash raspberry sauce over each portion. Garnish with a few raspberries if you wish.
PEACH MELBA SHORTBREAD BARS
These look so good, I've got to make some soon! Made with peach and raspberry preserves! Putting here for safekeeping. Adapted from Southern Living magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 1 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup flour mixture.
- Lightly grease an 11 x 7 inch or 9 inch square pan. Press remaining flour mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Spread peach preserves over crust in pan. Dollop raspberry preserves by 1/2 teaspoonfuls over peach preserves.
- Sprinkle reserved 1 cup flour mixture over preserves. Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Enjoy!
PEACH MELBA CRISP
A new twist on the well known peach-raspberry dessert Peach Melba. It's preferable to use the seedless type raspberry jam in making this. I like it best after it sits in the fridge a few hours, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss the peaches with the lemon juice.
- Combine the peaches with the raspberries, sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Toss gently and spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with spray.
- Drizzle the jam evenly over the top.
- Combine the flour and sugars in a bowl and cut in the butter until it resembles coarse meal; sprinkle over the top of the jam& fruit.
- Bake at 375°F 45 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Top each serving with a scoop of ice cream.
Tips for Making Peach Melba Shortbread Bars:
- Use ripe peaches: The flavor of the peaches is key in this recipe, so make sure to use ripe, juicy fruit. If your peaches are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag with a banana for a few days.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the shortbread tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it hold its shape in the oven. If you don't have time to chill the dough, you can bake it immediately, but the bars may be more crumbly.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the bars: A sharp knife will help you get clean, even cuts. If you use a dull knife, the bars may crumble.
- Serve the bars with fresh whipped cream or ice cream: Fresh whipped cream or ice cream is the perfect complement to the sweet and tart peaches in these bars.
Conclusion:
Peach Melba Shortbread Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple shortbread crust, a layer of sweet and juicy peaches, and a topping of raspberry sauce. The bars are then baked until golden brown and served with fresh whipped cream or ice cream. If you are looking for a dessert that is both delicious and impressive, Peach Melba Shortbread Bars are the perfect choice.
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