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Tuxedo Cream Dessert

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.

6-8 ServingsPrep: 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

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Tuxedo Cream Dessert (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 455 calories, 40 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 129 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.