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Type | Ice cream |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Region or state | Apulia |
Main ingredients | Ice cream, candied fruits, nuts |
Spumoni (sg.: spumone) is a molded gelato made with layers of different colors and flavors, usually containing candied fruits and nuts.[1][2] It comes from the Italian word spuma, meaning 'foam'.[2]
Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th century.[3] The Italian version of spumoni is often lightened with whipped cream.[4] They are usually placed in molds especially made for spumoni, although other molds can be used.[5]
Typically, it is of three flavors. Cherry, pistachio and either chocolate or vanilla are the typical flavors of the ice cream layers in the United States, and the fruit/nut layer often contains cherry bits—causing the traditional red/pink, green and brown color combination.