Shelly's Recipe

TUXEDO CREAM DESSERT

Category: Layered Desserts

Chocolate Layer
1 3/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp cold water
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Vanilla Layer
1 3/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp cold water
1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Sauce
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2-3 tbsp sugar

Chocolate Layer: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and 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 in chocolate chips into remaining warm cream until melted. Stir into gelatin mixture and remaining cream. Transfer to a loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.

Vanilla Layer: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for 1 minute. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup cream and sugar to a simmer. Stir into gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in vanilla and remaining cream. Carefully spoon over chocolate layer. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

Strawberry Sauce: In a food processor, 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. Serves 6-8.