Spumoni

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Spumoni
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A bowl of spumoni
Alternative namesSpumone (Italian singular form)
Type Ice cream
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Naples, Campania
Main ingredientsIce cream, candied fruits, nuts
Spumoni salentini Spumoni salentini.jpg
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]

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Etymology

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

In Italy

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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References

  1. ↑ "spumoni". Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (11th ed.). Merriam-Webster. 2003 – via Gale General OneFile.
  2. 1 2 Sifton, Sam (July 28, 2019). "We All Scream for Spumoni Ice Cream Cake". New York Times (Online). ProQuest   2265005855 . Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  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.
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