Perfect for a party or as a poolside treat, this trifle is so easy to make it almost seems like cheating. It includes a couple of prepared ingredients — pound cake and raspberry jam — to keep things super simple, so the only thing you really have to cook is the sugared almond garnish. And since trifles are best when made a day ahead, there’s no need to worry about any last-minute headaches.

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Peach Trifle with Melba Sauce

Celebrate the heavenly taste of fresh summer peaches in this adaptation of a traditional trifle

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Chill3 hrs

Total Time3 hrs 40 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Christmas trifle, peach berry trifle, Peach Dessert, Peach Trifle with Melba Sauce, Summer Dessert

Servings: 6

Calories: 665kcal

Ingredients

RINSE

½ cup Sliced almonds
½ cup Powdered sugar

TOSS

1 lb. Fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp. Granulated sugar
Juice of ½ a lime

PURÉE

1 cup Fresh raspberries
¼ cup Raspberry jam
Juice of ½ a lime

BEAT

1 ½ cups Heavy cream
½ cup Powdered sugar
½ tsp. Pure almond extract

LAYER

3 cups 1-inch-cubed purchased poundcake (about 9 oz.)
¼ cup Thinly sliced fresh mint
6 tbsp. Light or dark rum

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Rinse almonds under water and while still wet, toss with powdered sugar until a sticky paste coats them. Spread nuts on prepared baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Stir nuts, then bake until golden, 3–4 minutes more. Transfer nuts to a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
Toss together peaches, sugar, and lime juice; let sit at least 30 minutes.
Purée raspberries, raspberry jam, and lime juice for the melba sauce in a blender until smooth.
Beat cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract with a mixer until soft peaks form.
Layer peaches, pound cake, 1 Tbsp. rum, melba sauce, and whipped cream in each of six glasses. Repeat, making a second layer. Cover trifles and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Garnish trifles with sugared almonds and mint just before serving.

Notes

Per serving, Calories: 665

This recipe makes six individual trifles in 10-oz. glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per ServingCalories665
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 53%
- Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 194mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 25%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 6g 12%

* 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.