Strawberry Peach Melba

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: 35 mins
• 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.