| Spumoni | |
| Alternate Name: | Spumone (Italian singular form) |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Naples, Campania |
| Type: | Ice cream |
| Main Ingredient: | Ice cream, candied fruits, nuts |
Spumoni (: spumone) is a molded gelato made with layers of different colors and flavors containing candied fruits and nuts, with the main three flavors being pistachio, cherry, and chocolate (or sometimes vanilla).[1] [2] [3] Its origins date back to the end of the 19th century in the Italian city of Naples, Campania.[4]
Italian: Spumone comes from the Italian word Italian: spuma, meaning 'foam'.
The Italian version of spumoni is often lightened with whipped cream.[5] They are usually placed in molds especially made for spumoni, although other molds can be used.[6]