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Spumoni

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Spumoni
A bowl of spumoni
Alternative namesSpumone (Italian singular form)
TypeIce cream
Place of originItaly
Region or stateNaples, Campania
Main ingredientsIce cream, candied fruits, nuts
Spumoni salentini

Spumoni (sg.: 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]

Etymology

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Spumone comes from the Italian word spuma, meaning 'foam'.[2]

In Italy

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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]

See also

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Media related to Spumoni at Wikimedia Commons

References

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  1. ^ "spumoni". Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, (11th ed.). Merriam-Webster. 2003 – via Gale General OneFile.
  2. ^ a b Sifton, Sam (July 28, 2019). "We All Scream for Spumoni Ice Cream Cake". New York Times (Online). Retrieved June 8, 2024 – via ProQuest.
  3. ^ Crowley, Matt (March 19, 2024). "What Is Spumoni Ice Cream?". Sporked. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Dand, Khyati (May 24, 2024). "What Is Spumoni, And Is It The Same As Gelato?". Food Republic. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Fallon, Peggy (2007). Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts. DK Publishing. p. 164. ISBN 9780756628857.
  6. ^ Boni, Ada (1953). The Talisman Italian Cook Book. London: W. H. Allen. pp. 254–255.