A peach dessert can refer to two different desserts: PIE and melba. PIE is a baked dish made of a pastry dough shell filled with fruit, custard, or other ingredients. Peach PIE is a popular variation of this classic dessert. Melba is a dessert made of peaches, raspberry sauce, and ice cream. It was created in the late 19th century by the French chef Auguste Escoffier in honor of the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba.