Tuxedo Cream Dessert
Country Woman
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My adaptation of my grandmother's signature dessert always garners oohs and aahs. It's pretty and deliciously rich and creamy. Gran and I have both considered it a favorite for entertaining because it can be made up a day ahead.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 40 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1-3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- VANILLA LAYER:
- 1-3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1-2/3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup cream to a simmer. Stir 1/2 cup into gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir chocolate chips into remaining warm cream until melted. Stir in gelatin mixture and remaining cream.
Transfer to an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
For vanilla layer, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup cream and sugar to a simmer. Stir in gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in vanilla and remaining cream. Carefully spoon over chocolate layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
For sauce, in a blender, puree strawberries and sugar. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, unmold dessert and cut into slices. Serve with strawberry sauce. Yield: 6-8 servings.