Strawberry Peach Melba

Submitted by Nancy G.

"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."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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