Cool and creamy, this company-worthy cake features an unbeatable combination of mascarpone cheese, chocolate, whipping cream and graham crackers. Prepare it in 20 minutes, then let all the flavors chill into perfection.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, cut into quarters
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 cups cold whipping cream
- 1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 box (14.4 oz) chocolate graham crackers
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
- In medium bowl, place strawberries. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; let stand 10 minutes. Crush with potato masher or spoon; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat whipping cream with whisk attachment of electric mixer on low speed until stiff peaks form.
- In medium bowl, beat cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Fold in whipped cream, then fold in mashed strawberries.
- Line bottom of 13x9-inch pan with single layer of graham crackers. Spread one-third of the strawberry-cream mixture over crackers; sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
