Best 9 Spumoni Loaf Recipes

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Spumoni loaf is a delightful layered dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and nuts. It is a popular Italian-American dessert that is often served during the holidays. Spumoni loaf is made with a simple cake batter that is divided into three parts and colored with different food coloring. The layers are then stacked on top of each other and baked in a loaf pan. Once the cake is cooled, it is typically frosted with a whipped cream or cream cheese frosting and decorated with chopped nuts or sprinkles.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

NO CHURN SPUMONI



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint vanilla ice cream, melted
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Pinch salt
1 cup frozen cherries, thawed
6 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Green food coloring

Steps:

  • Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap so it hangs over the sides.
  • Combine the melted ice cream, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Place the cherries in a smaller bowl and press with a fork until they are mashed and juicy, but still retain some texture. Add one-third of the whipped cream mixture and fold together. Spread evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Add half of the remaining plain whipped cream mixture to a second smaller bowl and fold in the cookies. Spread evenly on top of the cherry layer.
  • Add the pistachios and a few drops of green food coloring to the remaining plain whipped cream mixture and mix until the coloring has dissolved. Spread on top of the cookie layer.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 hours.
  • Using the plastic wrap, lift the ice cream mixture out of the pan. Slice and serve.

SPUMONI ICE CREAM CAKE



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Spumoni is a frozen Italian-American dessert made by layering pistachio, cherry and chocolate (or sometimes vanilla) gelati. This showstopper ice cream cake version looks difficult, but it's made with store-bought ingredients, so it mostly involves shopping and assembly. The layers can be stacked ahead, and you also don't have to worry too much about its melting rapidly: The cake's sheer volume and store-bought ice creams' stabilizers help it stay cold. For a Neapolitan-style cake, you could swap strawberry ice cream for the cherry and vanilla for the pistachio. The only true challenge here is making sure there's room in your freezer, since this cake is about 4 inches tall.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     cakes, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 6h50m

Yield About 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1.5-quart) carton or 3 pints cherry ice cream
1 (1.5-quart) carton or 3 pints pistachio ice cream
1 (1.5-quart) carton or 3 pints chocolate ice cream, preferably with chocolate chips
50 amaretti cookies, meringues or chocolate wafers (10 1/2 ounces)
1 cup maraschino cherries (from one 14-ounce jar), drained and stemmed if needed
2 1/2 cups heavy cream (see Tip)
5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
Multicolored sprinkles, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove the lid from the cherry ice cream and let sit at room temperature until the ice cream softens to the consistency of thick cake batter, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the lids from the pistachio and chocolate ice creams and let soften in the refrigerator until the ice creams are softened to the consistency of thick cake batter, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While the ice creams soften, cover the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with one layer of whole amaretti cookies, flat sides down. Put the remaining amaretti in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy pan. Line another 9-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang. Add the crushed cookies and set aside until Step 4.
  • On top of the whole cookies in the springform pan, spread the softened cherry ice cream in an even layer. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air pockets. Distribute the maraschino cherries over the cherry ice cream, saving a handful for the top of the cake. Spread the softened pistachio ice cream in an even layer on top of the cherries. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air pockets. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or up to 1 week. (If at any point the ice cream is melting to liquid, pop the cake and ice creams in the freezer to firm to a spoonable consistency.)
  • Immediately after placing the cherry and pistachio layers in the freezer, prepare the chocolate layer: Shake to distribute the cookie crumbs evenly in the cake pan. Spread the softened chocolate ice cream in an even layer over the cookies. Press down as you go to adhere the ice cream to the cookies, then tap the pan on the counter to remove air pockets. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or up to 1 week.
  • Run a knife around the cake in the springform pan, then unmold the springform and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Use the plastic wrap overhang to remove the chocolate ice cream out of the cake pan. Invert the layer onto the pistachio ice cream so the crushed cookies are on top (do not remove the plastic wrap). Freeze until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
  • When you're ready to serve, whip the cream with the sugar and salt until stiff peaks form. Remove the cake from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap from the cake. Working quickly, with a spoon or offset spatula, frost the sides and top of the cake with the whipped cream, then decorate with sprinkles and the reserved maraschino cherries. Serve right away. (If you find the cake too solid to cut, run your knife under hot water before slicing and wipe it dry between cuts. Also remember that the first piece is always the trickiest to get out.)

SPUMONI SLICES



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My sweet rectangles get their name from the old-fashioned tri-colored ice cream. Our whole family prefers them. -Mary Chupp, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 to 5 drops green food coloring
1/4 cup finely chopped candied red cherries
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 5 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough in three portions. Stir chocolate into one portion. Add pecans and green food coloring to the second portion. Add cherries, almond extract and red food coloring to the third. , Roll each portion between two pieces of waxed paper into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Remove waxed paper. Place chocolate rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Top with the green and pink rectangles; press together lightly. Wrap with plastic and chill overnight., Cut chilled dough in half lengthwise. Return one rectangle to the refrigerator. Cut remaining rectangle into 1/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPUMONI BOMBE



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Flavors, colors, and textures combine harmoniously in this elegant ice-cream dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint green pistachio ice cream
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cherries
2/3 cup light rum
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Coat inside of 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper by cutting two strips, one the width and the other the length of the pan, overlapping them inside the pan. Both should be long enough to generously hang over edges of pan. Place in freezer to chill for 15 minutes. Beat pistachio ice cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until soft but still holding its shape, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pistachios; remove pan from freezer. Transfer pistachio ice cream to pan, forming a 1-inch layer and smoothing with a small offset spatula. Return pan to freezer until the ice cream hardens, about 40 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine cherries, rum, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat (be careful not to ignite); reduce heat; cover pan. Let cherries simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; set aside. Soften vanilla ice cream as above. Fold whipped cream into vanilla ice cream. Remove mold from freezer; add a layer of vanilla mixture, smoothing top with a small offset spatula. Return to freezer.
  • When vanilla layer is firm to the touch, about 45 minutes, soften chocolate ice cream as above. Add cooled cherries; mix until just combined. Remove mold from freezer; fill to top with chocolate-cherry mixture. Smooth top with an offset spatula; cover with plastic wrap. Return to freezer until completely hardened, about 4 hours or overnight. To unmold, remove from freezer; dip in very hot water for a few seconds. Sprinkle sliced almonds, if using, over chocolate ice cream to keep ice cream from sliding when turned out. Using the overhanging parchment, gently lift ice cream out of pan. Invert onto cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice into servings.

SPUMONI



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A little rum, a little fruit, a little nuts - great way to top off a good Italian meal. Cook time is freeze time. NOTE ON TOPPINGS: No exact amounts of stemmed cherries, macaroons or pistachio nuts were given in the original recipe. Garnish according to personal taste.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 6h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint chocolate ice cream
1 pint pistachio ice cream
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/4 maraschino cherries or 1/4 golden raisin
1/4 cup nuts, chopped
2 teaspoons kirsch or 2 teaspoons brandy
1 pint raspberry sherbet
maraschino cherry, with stems intact (for topping)
macaroons, crumbled (for topping)
pistachio nut (for topping)

Steps:

  • Evenly layer softened chocolate ice cream into a 9x5x3 in loaf pan. Smooth the surface. Cover and freeze until firm.
  • Repeat with pistachio ice cream.
  • Combine vanilla ice cream with cherries, nuts and flavoring, mixing well. Even spoon over pistachio layer. Cover and freeze until firm.
  • Spread raspberry sherbet over vanilla layer. Smooth the surface. Cover with foil and freeze at least 6 hrs or overnight.
  • Run dinner knife around edges of mold. Dip bottom of mold quickly into hot water, place well-chilled serving platter over mold and invert.
  • Garnish as desired with cherries, macaroon crumbs or nuts. Slice Spumoni with a knife dipped into hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 99.3, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 25.2, Protein 3.6

SPUMONI BAKED ALASKA



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For a refreshing end to a rich meal, try this freezer finale. Its intriguing interior and pretty color scheme are bound to garner oohs and aahs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened, divided
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 drops green food coloring, optional
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon rum
MERINGUE:
8 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in hazelnuts., Spread into a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake), 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Meanwhile, line an 8-in. round bowl (1-1/2 qt.) with foil. In a smaller bowl, place 1 qt. ice cream; add the pistachios, almond extract and, if desired, food coloring. Quickly spread ice cream over bottom and up sides of foil-lined bowl, leaving the center hollow; cover and freeze for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cherries, cherry juice, rum and remaining 1 qt. ice cream. Pack ice cream into hollow center of 8-in. bowl; cover and freeze., In a large heavy saucepan, combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Place brownie on an ungreased foil-lined baking sheet; top with inverted ice cream mold. Remove foil. Immediately spread meringue over ice cream, sealing to edges of brownie. Freeze until ready to serve, up to 24 hours., Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until meringue is lightly browned, 2-5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SPUMONI



Spumoni image

Categories     Bean

Yield makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Vanilla Ice Cream
2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
5 large egg yolks
1 vanilla bean, cut in half, or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ice Cream
2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup cocoa powder
For the Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
12 amarene cherries, cut in half (see note below)
3 tablespoons toasted pistachio nuts, cut in small pieces (see note on page 381)
1 tablespoon candied orange peel, chopped very fine

Steps:

  • Prepare the vanilla and chocolate ice-cream bases: Whisk 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and 5 egg yolks together in a heavy 2-quart saucepan until blended. Drop in the vanilla bean, and set the saucepan over very low heat. Switch to a wooden spoon and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes. (If you have an instant-reading thermometer, check the temperature from time to time. The base will thicken shortly after the temperature reaches 180° F.) Strain the mixture into a small bowl, and cool to room temperature with a piece of plastic wrap pressed directly to the surface. Clean the saucepan. Whisk 2 cups milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 5 egg yolks, and the cocoa together in the saucepan until blended. Cook and stir as described above until thickened. Strain the chocolate mixture into a separate small bowl and cool as above. The bases can be refrigerated for up to 1 day before continuing.
  • If you have an ice-cream maker, freeze the ice-cream bases separately, according to manufacturer's directions, and set the finished ice creams in the freezer as you finish. If you don't have an ice-cream maker, place the bowls of ice-cream base in the freezer and freeze, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is frozen but soft enough to be spooned out easily.
  • Whip the cream and 1/4 cup sugar in a chilled bowl until it holds stiff peaks. Gently fold the cherries, nuts, and candied peel into the whipped cream. Refrigerate the whipped cream.
  • Line up six 10-ounce paper soft-drink cups on your work surface. Remove the vanilla ice cream from the freezer. (If it has become too hard to scoop easily, let it stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes.) Working quickly, scoop one-sixth of the ice cream into one of the cups and spread it into an even layer that comes about 3 inches up the sides of the cup and is about 1/4 inch thick, leaving enough room in the center for a layer of chocolate ice cream and the whipped-cream filling. Place the cup in the freezer immediately and repeat with the remaining ice cream and cups. Freeze until the vanilla ice cream is solid, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Check the consistency of the chocolate ice cream. If it is too solid to spoon easily, let it stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes. Tear off six squares of plastic wrap or wax paper large enough to cover the tops of the ice-cream molds, and set them close by. Take the flavored whipped cream out of the refrigerator and have it close by. Take one of the cups out of the freezer and spoon a layer of the chocolate ice cream inside the vanilla ice cream, making that layer even with the top of the vanilla ice cream and leaving enough space in the center for the whipped-cream filling. (You may not need a full sixth of the chocolate ice cream to do this.) Drop a little of the whipped cream into the center of the mold and tap the surface of the cup to settle the whipped cream into the indentation. Add the whipped cream little by little, tapping the cup after each addition, until the whipped cream is even with the ice-cream layers. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper pressed directly to the surface, and return immediately to the freezer. Repeat with the remaining cups. Freeze for at least 2 hours or up to one day before serving.
  • To serve, remove wax paper or plastic wrap. With a sharp, serrated knife, cut the cup in half lengthwise from the top, straight through the ice cream. Working carefully, peel the cup from the spumoni halves and serve on chilled plates.

CRAZY SPUMONI



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A twist on traditional spumoni created by "The Cooks Must Be Crazy" for Zaar World Tour 4.

Provided by Slatts

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream
10 dried apricots, chopped
3 tablespoons apricot jam
1 almond biscotti, crushed
2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Use a knife to cut the ice cream into three equal pieces. Place the ice cream in three large mixing bowls to soften slightly.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  • Mix the dried apricots, apricot preserves, and biscotti with a third of the ice cream and press into the bottom of the loaf pan. Place in freezer while preparing the next layer.
  • Mix the chocolate bar pieces, chocolate syrup, and amaretto with another third of the ice cream. Gently spread on top of the first layer in the loaf pan. Place in freezer while preparing the last layer.
  • Mix the almonds and almond extract with the last of the ice cream. Gently spread the final layer on top of the loaf pan.
  • Allow ice cream to harden in freezer for at least two hours.
  • Remove from loaf pan and slice when ready to serve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 115.6, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 30.9, Protein 5.8

SPUMONI SQUARES



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These cookies have 3 layers: one pistachio, one cherry, one chocolate. Fancy enough for gift-giving or impressing a crowd.

Provided by Adriana Moreno

Categories     Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 drops green food coloring
½ cup chopped pistachio nuts
1 drop red food coloring
¼ cup candied cherries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Shape dough into a brick and cut in thirds.
  • Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mini-chips. Flatten 1 portion dough, scrape melted chocolate over top and carefully knead until blended. Knead in remaining mini-chips. With palms, roll into a 2-foot rope. Flatten to 1/2 inch.
  • Flatten another portion dough. Add 2 drops green food color and knead to blend, sprinkling lightly with flour if necessary. Knead in chopped pistachios. Roll into 2-foot rope, flatten, cut in half (for easier handling) and place end to end on chocolate layer. Repeat with remaining dough, kneading in 1 drop red food coloring, then the cherries. Roll, flatten, cut and place on pistacio layer. Cut into two 1-foot blocks; square off sides as much as possible. Wrap and chill until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut blocks of chilled dough crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until puffed. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 13.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier texture, use whole milk and heavy cream.
  • If you don't have a loaf pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • To make sure the spumoni is set, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the spumoni is ready.
  • To make the spumoni ahead of time, freeze it for up to 2 weeks. To serve, thaw the spumoni in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Garnish the spumoni with chopped pistachios, chocolate chips, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Spumoni is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, spumoni is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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