{"id":"somloi_galuska_73a4b29329","slug":"somloi-galuska","title":"Šomlói Galuska","description":"A classic Hungarian dessert known as the 'Hungarian Trifle,' featuring layers of plain, walnut, and cocoa sponges soaked in rum-infused syrup, layered with silky vanilla custard, and finished with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":60,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":150,"activeMinutes":120},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"12 large eggs, separated","name":"Egg","quantity":12,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"piece","form":"separated","notes":"4 for each of the 3 sponge types","group":"Sponges","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"12 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":180,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"distributed across 3 sponges","group":"Sponges","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"12 tbsp all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"sifted","notes":"4 tbsp per sponge layer","group":"Sponges","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"50g ground walnuts","name":"Walnuts","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"ground","notes":"for the walnut sponge layer","group":"Sponges","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp cocoa powder","name":"Cocoa","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"for the cocoa sponge layer","group":"Sponges","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"500ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"4 egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolk only","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"100g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 vanilla bean","name":"Vanilla Bean","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"scraped seeds","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"150ml dark rum","name":"Dark Rum","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"divided between syrup and chocolate sauce","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"100g raisins","name":"Raisins","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"soaked in rum","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"150g dark chocolate","name":"Dark Chocolate","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"min 60% cocoa","group":"Chocolate Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"500ml heavy cream","name":"Cream","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"for whipping","group":"Topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Prepare three baking sheets with parchment paper. To make the sponges, whisk 4 egg whites until stiff for each layer. Separately whisk 4 yolks with 4 tbsp sugar until pale, then fold in 4 tbsp flour. For the plain sponge, stop there. For the walnut sponge, fold in ground walnuts. For the cocoa sponge, fold in cocoa powder. Bake each sponge for 12-15 minutes.","group":"Baking Sponges","title":"Preheat oven to 180°C","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Baking Sponges"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Make the pastry cream by boiling milk with vanilla bean seeds. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar and a bit of flour. Slowly temper the hot milk into the egg mixture, then return to heat and stir until thickened. Let it cool.","group":"Pastry Cream","title":"Make the pastry cream","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Cream"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Prepare the rum syrup by simmering 200ml (7 oz) water with 100g (1/2 cup) sugar and half of the rum until the sugar dissolves. Soak the raisins in the remaining rum.","group":"Syrup Prep","title":"Prepare the rum syrup","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Prep"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Assembly: Place the walnut sponge in the dish. Brush with syrup, sprinkle with raisins and some extra walnuts. Spread a layer of pastry cream. Top with the cocoa sponge, brush with syrup, and spread more pastry cream. Finish with the plain sponge, syrup, and the rest of the cream. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.","group":"Assembly","title":"Assembly: Place the walnut sponge","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Before serving, melt the chocolate with a splash of cream and rum to make a sauce. Scoop dumplings from the pan into bowls. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with the warm chocolate sauce.","group":"Serving","title":"Before serving, melt the chocolate","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional Šomlói Galuska is usually scooped into three dumplings per plate rather than sliced. For the best flavor, assemble it a day in advance to let the sponges absorb the syrup and cream.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake","boil"],"equipment":["3 baking sheets","Parchment paper","Hand mixer","9x13 inch rectangular dish","Small saucepan"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"pan","note":"A 9x13 inch rectangular dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sponges can be baked 2 days early. The entire dish should be assembled 12-24 hours before serving for optimal texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsomloi_galuska_73a4b29329%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ce3b48e1-fa5e-499c-a726-4f22dbe14384","imageAlt":"Šomlói Galuska — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["hungarian","trifle","somloi","dessert","chocolate","rum","walnut","layered"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Šomlói Galuska","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:44:08.033Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:44:08.033Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_a5ad8ae0d0","slug":"kysil","title":"Kysil","description":"A traditional Ukrainian fruit drink thickened with starch, offering a smooth, velvety texture and vibrant berry flavor.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["dessert","sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a5ad8ae0d0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d0b37907-2b48-4d5c-9e4c-f8c226144ba1","imageAlt":"Kysil — recipe cover","tags":["kysil","fruit drink","berry dessert","ukrainian recipe","gluten-free drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"palacinke_aafe8b93f5","slug":"palacinke-eastern-european-crepes","title":"Palačinke (Eastern European Crepes)","description":"Thin, delicate, and versatile Eastern European crepes that can be served sweet with jam or savory with cheese. 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