Best 6 Melba Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, Melba sauce stands out as an exquisite and versatile creation. Named after the renowned Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba, this sauce has captivated the taste buds of many with its alluring flavor and sophisticated charm. Derived from a simple base of puréed raspberries, Melba sauce boasts a vibrant red hue, a luscious texture, and a harmonious balance of sweetness and tartness that makes it a perfect accompaniment to various culinary creations. Whether you are a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect Melba sauce, providing you with detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavor.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MELBA SAUCE



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A versatile raspberry sauce. Can be used in Peach Melba, Raspberry Fool, or even drizzled over a piece of pound cake. **Tips below.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces frozen raspberries
1/2 cup red currant jelly
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Thaw raspberries.
  • Place in medium saucepan. Cover and gently simmer 15 minutes. Put through a fine strainer into a glass measuring cup, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard seeds and pulp.
  • Add water to juice, if necessary to make 2/3 cup. Return juice to clean pan. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer and stir until jelly melts, sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into an airtight jar. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • **For a thicker sauce, either add more jelly or do not dilute juice from raspberries.
  • **If sauce becomes too thick, add water, bring to a boil and stir until smooth.

RASPBERRY LEMON SEMIFREDDO WITH MELBA SAUCE



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For a fabulous finish to your meal, serve this beautiful Semifreddo (semi frozen) dessert - sliced, then drizzled wih a delicate raspberry Melba sauce. Every bite is worth celebating!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (300 g) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
1 cup whipping cream
200 g europe's best frozen raspberries (1/3 of 600g bag)
400 g europe's best frozen raspberries (2/3 0F 600G Bag)
1/2 cup smuckers raspberry jam
1/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • SEMIFREDDO: In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and whipping cream. Beat on high speed until thickened and soft peaks form. Fold in raspberries. Spoon mixture into a plastic wrapped 9x5-inch loaf pan. Freeze for 4-5 hours, or until firm. Cover if freezing overnight.
  • SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, raspberry jam, orange juice and sugar. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, cooking until raspberries are very soft, about 8 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, with water and mix thoroughly. Add to raspberry mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat . Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Cover and refrigerate.
  • To serve, unmold semifreddo from pan. Cut into slices and spoon over melba sauce.
  • MAKE AHEAD:.
  • Semifreddo can be wrapped well and frozen for up to five days. Melba Sauce can be covered and refrigerated two days ahead or frozen for two weeks.
  • TIPS: Spray loaf pan before fitting with plastic wrap. This helps wrap stay in place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 55.7, Protein 4.3

RASPBERRY MELBA SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups raspberries
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Puree all the ingredients, then pass through a strainer to remove the seeds. This recipe yields 2 cups. Nutritional Analysis Per 2-tablespoon Serving: 61 calories, 15g carbohydrates, no protein, no fat, no cholesterol.

MELBA SAUCE



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A dessert sauce from Bon Appetit, 1987. Make a head of time. Chill time is included in the cook time.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Sauces

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces frozen raspberries
1 (12 ounce) can peach halves in syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons kirsch

Steps:

  • Combine water and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Puree raspberries and peaches, using all the liquid in the peaches.
  • Combine puree and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick and clear.
  • Strain.
  • Stir in kirsch.
  • Let cool completely before serving.

COCOA ANGEL CAKE WITH PEACH MELBA SAUCE



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Low-fat and yet so chocolaty, this light cake is made extra special with a peach and raspberry sauce. From ® Prevention Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup Gold Medal™ unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
6 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
2 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced or 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sliced peaches, thawed
1/2 pint raspberries or 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic raspberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F.
  • To make the cake: In medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, salt and the 1/3 cup sugar.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar and almond extract. Increase mixer speed to high. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high speed. Continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat.
  • Fold flour mixture, one-third at a time, into egg white mixture. Place in an ungreased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn upside down on a rack; cool 30 minutes.
  • To make fruit sauce: In small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, cornstarch and sugar. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in peaches and raspberries. Let cool.
  • When cake has cooled, Loosen side of cake with knife or long metal spatula; remove from pan. Cut into 16 slices.
  • To serve, place 2 slices of cake onto each of 8 dessert plates. Top cake with peach mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

CHAMBORD MELBA SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries
1/2 cup currant jelly
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup Chambord liqueur
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the raspberries, currant jelly, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir over moderate heat until boiling. Then simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the Chambord and lemon juice. Strain and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • To make a smooth and lump-free sauce, whisk the cornstarch and water together until completely dissolved before adding it to the heated fruit mixture.
  • If you don't have cornstarch, you can use arrowroot powder or tapioca flour as a substitute. Just make sure to whisk it with an equal amount of water before adding it to the sauce.
  • You can use any type of fruit you like to make melba sauce. Some popular choices include peaches, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries.
  • If you are using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before making the sauce. This will help the sauce to thicken properly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sauce. Once it has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat immediately to prevent it from becoming too thick or grainy.
  • Melba sauce can be served warm or cold. It is delicious on pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, and yogurt.

Conclusion:

Melba sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious sauce that will add a touch of sweetness and sophistication to your favorite desserts.

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