TUXEDO CREAM DESSERT

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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 8x4-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 40g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.