We really loved how refreshing this parfait was, especially on a hot summer night. The freshness of both the peaches and raspberries together really came through. But if you prefer, you can substitute the fresh fruit with frozen raspberries and canned peaches. It won't be as good but it will serve as a substitute in a pinch. If you don't have Grand Marnier on hand or prefer not to use any alcoholic liqueur, feel free to use orange juice instead - which is what I did for Joel's portion.
Peach Melba Parfaits
recipe from Cooking Light
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup mashed peeled fresh & ripe peaches (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 tablespoon amaretto
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 8 peach slices
- 1/2 cup crumbled {GF} shortbread cookies
- Combine low-fat ice cream, peaches, amaretto, and vanilla in a freezer-safe container; stir well. Freeze until firm.
- Place raspberries, sugar, and liqueur in small bowl and set aside to release its natural juices.
- Spoon 2 teaspoons of the raspberry mixture into each of 6-8 parfait glasses or champagne flutes.
- Top each with 1/4 cup ice-cream mixture and a sprinkling of shortbread cookie crumbles.
- Repeat layers, ending with raspberry mixture. Garnish with peach slices and remaining shortbread cookie crumbles, if desired.
OMgoodness! These look so incredibly delicious! I am adding the recipe to my book right now! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese look so delicious!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am not a big fan of fruit with my ice cream....this does look very good!!
ReplyDeletemmm that looks so yummy! the perfect summer treat! Thanks for sharing the recipe! xo xo
ReplyDeleteLovely parfait.. Just love the beautiful peach colors!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this looks amazing! I love peach melba and these parfaits are incredible!
ReplyDeleteI love picking berries, but when it's really hot out, it's tough to stay focused (and you cant tell if you're bleeding from the thorns or just berry juice haha). Love peach melba desserts, and this parfait would be refreshing after a hot day of picking!
ReplyDeleteThey look super yummy!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a picker lately!
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