Alternative names Aranygaluska Variations Somloi Galushka | ||
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Similar Palóc soup, Poppy seed roll, Makówki, Jókai bean soup, Hortobágyi palacsinta | ||
Hungrian golden dumplings arany galuska monkey bread
Arany Galushka (or Aranygaluska) is a traditional Hungarian dessert consisting of balls of yeast dough (galuska). The balls are rolled in molten butter, and then rolled in a mixture of sugar and crushed nuts (traditionally, walnuts), assembled into layers and sprinkled with raisins, before being baked till golden. Arany means gold or golden; galuska refers to the dumpling nature of the balls of dough. Aranygaluska may be served with vanilla custard.
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Nancy Reagan popularized this dish in the United States when she served it at the White House for Christmas.
Related desserts
Somloi Galuska bears similarity to an English trifle. Its galuska (dumplings) are made of sponge cake, which are layered with vanilla custard, chocolate sauce, raisins, and rum. It may be garnished with whipped cream.
