This classic combination is usually presented in a bowl with a perfectly poached peach half, pure vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce.
My favourite peaches are the white ones, but these are cling-stone and it's near impossible to achieve a neat half. Throw tradition to the wind by serving thepeach whole on a plate. Cut away the luscious flesh with a spoon and fork.
Serves 6
• 6 ripe white peaches • 6 balls of quality vanilla ice cream • 1 cup raspberries or mixed berries (frozen is fine) • 2 tbsp sugar • 2 tbsp water • 1 vanilla pod
1. Skin the peaches as described above. Cool and chill. Heat the berries, sugar, water and vanilla pod together. Bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes.