STRAWBERRY PEACH MELBA

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A wonderful, easy dessert that is perfect for a special occasion. Use homemade vanilla ice cream if you can and real whipped cream to make this even better! The recipe is adapted from a magazine.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups fresh strawberries or 3 cups frozen whole strawberries
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 (15 ounce) can peach slices, drained
whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, mash strawberries; add sugar, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the strawberry mixture.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Strain to remove the pulp.
  • Place the pan in an ice-water bath to cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve strawberry sauce over ice cream; top with peaches and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 30.9, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 42.6, Protein 2

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