Hungarian Master Confectioner
Somlói galuska (shom-loh-ee gah-LOOSH-kah) is a delicious Hungarian trifle made with three different-flavored liqueur-soaked sponge cakes, pastry cream, raisins, walnuts, chocolate sauce, and topped with fresh whipped cream!
According to a legend, somlói galuska was named for a Hungarian master confectioner’s wife born in the Somló wine region. The pastry chef created the desert especially for her.
Dieter’s Nightmare
Hungarians love this rich, decadent desert and so do I! It’s served several different ways but is always delicious. It’s appropriately known as a “dieter’s nightmare,” but who cares? Somlói galuska is even more popular than zserbo, another yummy Hungarian pastry made with walnuts and chocolate sauce.
Café Gerbeaud
Somlói galuska and zserbo are two popular Hungarian desserts served at Budapest’s elegant Café Gerbeaud near the spectacular Chain Bridge.
Yesterday was my birthday, so I had somlói galuska for desert last night – BIG smile! Thanks to everyone for your birthday wishes which were sweet too.
