Peach Melba Slice
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of a Peach Melba Slice, a delightful dessert that combines the timeless flavors of juicy peaches, tangy raspberry jam, and a nutty almond topping. This recipe starts with a buttery shortbread base, perfectly balanced by a layer of luscious jam, followed by thinly sliced peaches that add a fresh, fruity burst. Topped with a creamy almond mixture and sprinkled with toasted almond flakes, each slice is baked to golden perfection, creating a dessert that's both rich in texture and flavor. Ideal for afternoon tea, a summer gathering, or a light dessert, this easy-to-make treat is sure to impress. Perfect for peach and almond lovers, this Peach Melba Slice will quickly become a go-to favorite in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cornstarch
- 150 g raspberry jam
- 400 g canned peaches (drained and thinly sliced)
- 2 eggs
- 120 ml sour cream
- 100 g almond meal (ground almonds)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 g almond flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over the sides for easy removal later.
In a mixing bowl, add the butter, 50g of the sugar, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mix until the ingredients form a crumbly but cohesive dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base. Prick the surface lightly with a fork to prevent it from puffing up. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the cooled shortbread base, ensuring it reaches the edges.
Arrange the sliced peaches in a single, slightly overlapping layer on top of the jam.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and the remaining 50g of sugar together until pale and slightly frothy. Add the sour cream, almond meal, and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
Pour the almond topping mixture evenly over the peaches, ensuring all the fruit is coated.
Sprinkle the almond flakes across the top of the mixture for added texture and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is set and golden brown.
Allow the Peach Melba Slice to cool completely in the pan before lifting it out using the parchment paper edges. Cut into 12 slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.4 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.3 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 764 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.0 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.7 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
