Thanksgiving Goodies

Thanksgiving has come and gone and finally the goodies are eaten or discarded. One of the most challenging part of the meal is always the desserts. This year I did go toward some classic desserts that are naturally gluten free - even if they are filled with calories!
 I made a basic white cake mix the day before for a traditional trifle. This cake does not have to be brilliant and does not have to be all light and fluffy either which helps. A few slices of the cake were placed at the bottom of a glass bowl, then removed to spread with strawberry preserve and returned. Next is the liqueur part - I use sherry but you can use red wine or even brandy if you want to. Let this all sit to marinate overnight. Add a  layer of fruit (peaches, strawberries, raspberries etc - fresh or canned) and cover with a layer of red jello.  When this has set, add a layer of cooled Birds' custard. Top off with a layer of whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles, fruit or whatever.
My other main dessert was a pavlova. This uses a 6 egg meringue spread into a circle. Bring the edges of the circle up slightly to form a bowl and cook in a cool over (325) for about an hour until light brown. Remove onto a serving plate. Fill with a mix of freshly whipped cream with fruit incorporated. This does not really  need anything on top but a few pieces of fruit can be used.
As I said not great for the waistline but pretty good for being gluten free - I really should have taken a picture but forgot - gosh darn that means I will have to make another one!