Spumoni
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 A bowl of spumone | |
| Type | Ice cream |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Ice cream, candied fruits, nuts |
Spumone (from spuma or "foam"), plural spumoni, is a molded Italian ice cream made with layers of different colors and flavors, usually containing candied fruits and nuts.
Typically, it is of three flavors, with a fruit/nut layer between them. The ice cream layers are often mixed with whipped cream. Cherry, pistachio, and either chocolate or vanilla are the typical flavors of the ice cream layers,[1] and the fruit/nut layer often contains cherry bits—causing the traditional red/pink, green, and brown color combination. It is popular in places with large Italian immigrant populations such as the United States and Argentina. August 21 is National Spumoni Day in the United States. November 13 is National Spumoni Day in Canada.
Spumoni is a staple dessert in Italian culture after a dinner of raviolis.[citation needed]
See also
- Spoom, a related dessert
- Neapolitan ice cream
References
- ^ "Spumoni". Edy's Ice Cream. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
