Tuxedo Cream Dessert

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. + chilling

MAKES: 6-8 servings

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

1. 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.
2. Transfer to an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
3. 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.
4. For sauce, in a blender, puree strawberries and sugar. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.
5. Just before serving, unmold dessert and cut into slices. Serve with strawberry sauce. Yield:6-8 servings.