Which Australian dessert was invented in Melbourne in honor of a famous Russian ballerina?
Pavlova
Lamington
Anzac Biscuit
Peach Melba
Answer
The Peach Melba dessert was invented in Melbourne by French chef Auguste Escoffier in honor of the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova during her 1892-93 tour of Australia. The dessert consists of peaches, raspberry sauce, and vanilla ice cream.
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