Best 11 Spumoni Torte Recipes

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Spumoni Torte is a delicious dessert that brings together a combination of flavors and textures to create a truly unforgettable experience. Originating from Italy, this chilled, semi-frozen cake is a medley of contrasting colors and flavors, made from layers of different-colored ice cream, sponge cake, and nuts, creating a unique and visually appealing dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPUMONI TORTE



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I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and light after a heavy meal. The cake frosts the best when it's been stored in the freezer for a day. -Lynne Ogg, East Bethel, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages white cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon almond extract
FILLING:
2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, adding almond extract before mixing batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool as package directs., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Place 1-1/2 cups whipped cream in each of 3 bowls. In a another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold pudding into 1 bowl of whipped cream. In second bowl of whipped cream, beat in 3 tablespoon cream cheese, cocoa and remaining confectioners' sugar until combined. In third bowl, beat in maraschino cherries, almond extract and remaining cream cheese., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with pistachio filling. Top with another cake layer; spread with maraschino filling. Top with remaining cake layer; spread with chocolate filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VALERIE'S SPUMONI



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 10h35m

Yield 9 to 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
15 chocolate wafers
2 tablespoons dark chocolate sauce
1 pint chocolate-chocolate chip gelato or ice cream, such as Talenti Double Dark Chocolate
1 pint vanilla bean gelato or ice cream
1/2 cup Amarena cherries, halved (see Cook's Note)
3 tablespoons Amarena syrup
1 drop red food coloring, optional
1 pint pistachio gelato or ice cream

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch aluminum loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with plastic wrap on all sides, leaving a 2-inch overhang; the cooking spray will help the plastic stick directly to the sides of the pan.
  • In a food processor, pulse the chocolate wafers until very fine, like sand. Add the chocolate sauce and pulse a few more times until the mixture comes together. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and firmly press into the bottom of the pan to create a crust. Freeze for 30 minutes to set.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chocolate-chocolate chip gelato from the freezer to soften. After 30 minutes, remove the loaf pan from the freezer and spread the chocolate gelato over the crust; use a small offset or rubber spatula to spread the gelato into a flat, even layer. Return the loaf pan to the freezer for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, let the vanilla bean gelato soften at room temperature.
  • When the vanilla gelato has softened, transfer it to a bowl and stir in the sliced Amarena cherries, the Amarena syrup and the red food coloring if using. Mix until the cherries are evenly dispersed and the food coloring is completely incorporated. Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and evenly spread the cherry gelato over the chocolate gelato. Place back in the freezer for at least 1 hour more; it takes longer for the cherry layer to set.
  • Thirty minutes before the cherry layer is set, remove the pistachio gelato from the freezer to soften. When softened, spread in an even layer over the cherry gelato; the pistachio layer should come up nearly to the top of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the top of the pan and invert the spumoni onto a cutting board. Gently lift the loaf pan away and remove the remaining plastic wrap. Slice the spumoni into 3/4-inch slices, using a chef's knife dipped in warm water; dip the knife in the warm water between each slice. Serve immediately.

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 BROWNIE LUSH



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The classic Italian ice cream inspired this irresistibly pretty (and delicious!) dessert. A fudgy brownie base is topped with a fluffy cherry layer, pistachio pudding and creamy whipped topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ traditional fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup more fruit cherry pie filling
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ pistachio-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk
1/4 cup chopped shelled pistachio nuts
20 maraschino cherries, stems removed, patted dry, cut in half
2 tablespoons chocolate fudge topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Beat in pie filling and 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping until blended. Spread over brownie.
  • In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Beat in 1/2 cup of the whipped topping. Spread over cream cheese layer. Drop remaining 2 cups whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; carefully spread. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle nuts and cherries on top. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate fudge topping uncovered on High 10 to 20 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over bars. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

SPUMONI CAKE



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Make and share this Spumoni Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package white cake mix, with pudding in it
4 large eggs
3/4 cup oil
8 ounces sour cream
1 (3 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 ounces maraschino cherries, in halves
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted)
red food coloring
green food coloring
powdered sugar, for topping (10x)

Steps:

  • Beat together the first 5 ingredients.
  • Divide batter equally into 3 bowls.
  • Bowl#1: add nuts, extract and 6 drops green food coloring.
  • Bowl#2: add cherries and 6 drops red food coloring.
  • Bowl#3: add melted chocolate.
  • Grease a tube pan.
  • Layer green, then red, then chocolate in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cool.

SPUMONI CAKE JARS



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These are inspired by spumoni, the classic Italian dessert that typically consists of layers of pistachio, cherry, and chocolate or vanilla gelato. My favorite spumoni comes from Dave's Pizza in Bemidji, Minnesota, where we went on our first little trip with Bernie!

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
6 tablespoons hot coffee
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup roasted pistachios (salted pistachios are okay if they're all you can find), finely chopped with some bigger bits
A few drops green food coloring
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped with some bigger bits, plus 14 whole maraschino cherries
Canned whipped cream, for garnish
Rainbow nonpareils, for topping

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate, medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, vanilla and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Whisk in the coffee.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out; it will be a thin layer of cake! Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean; begin checking for doneness at 18 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan completely.
  • For the frosting: Combine the butter, mascarpone, powdered sugar, salt and lemon zest in a bowl and mix until just combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix to combine. Divide the frosting into 2 bowls. Stir the pistachios and green food coloring into one half and the chopped maraschino cherries into the other half.
  • To assemble, crumble the cake with your hands and press a small handful into the bottom of a 4-ounce jar, packing firmly, to make a 1/2-inch-thick layer. Spread a layer of frosting (either flavor) on top to make a 1/4-inch layer, then add another 1/2-inch layer of packed cake. Top with a 1/4-inch layer of the other flavor of frosting and smooth out the top. Add a squirt of the canned whipped cream. Finish with a pinch of nonpareils and a whole cherry. Continue with the remaining jars. Serve immediately. (To make ahead, assemble the jars but don't include the canned whipped cream, nonpareils or whole cherries. Refrigerate, covered. Add the whipped cream, nonpareils and whole cherries immediately before serving.)

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 (ITALIAN ICE CREAM LIKE DESSERT)



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This is a delicious, rich, impressive looking frozen dessert, which is surprisingly easy to make, and can also be made a day ahead. Prep time for this recipe = freezing time

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 Quart, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
5 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring or 1/2 teaspoon rum flavoring (or your personal favorite)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
8 maraschino cherries, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon candied orange peel, cut fine
8 shelled blanched almonds, cut into thin slivers

Steps:

  • Chill a 1 quart spumoni mold well.
  • If you don't have a spumoni mold, a 1 quart gelatin mold will work very well.
  • First Mixture: Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla in a sauce pan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickend (like a pudding).
  • Cool mixture.
  • Place cooled mixture in a freezer tray and freeze until medium hard (about 2 hours).
  • It should be soft enough to spoon out easily, but hard enough to hold its shape.
  • Second Mixture: In Bowl, beat heavy cream and sugar together until stiff.
  • Gently mix in the cherries, orange peel and almonds.
  • Chill the second mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator.
  • Filling Mold: When first mixture is ready (semi-frozen), remove from freezer tray and line the inside of the chilled mold with it.
  • With the back of a spoon, shape a hollow in the middle of the first mixture.
  • Fill the hollow with the second mixture.
  • Cover the top of the mold with plastic wrap or waxed paper, and freeze for about 2 hours (until very firm).
  • To serve, dip mold briefly in warm water and unmold onto a serving plate.
  • Cut spumoni into 6-8 portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 223.1, Sodium 61.3, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 36, Protein 5.5

SPUMONI



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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.

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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Break the mold with Spumoni. Layers of chocolate, pistachio and cherry help make it a star dessert. When it comes to taste, this Spumoni is no bologna.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup butter, melted
9 maraschino cherries with 2 Tbsp. reserved juice, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
2-1/4 cups cold milk, divided
3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min.; cool completely.
  • Reserve 1 cherry for garnish; chop remaining cherries. Mix cream cheese, sugar and cherry juice in medium bowl until blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP and chopped cherries. Spread onto bottom of crust. Refrigerate 20 min.
  • Beat pistachio pudding mix and 1-1/4 cups milk with whisk 2 min.; spread over cream cheese layer in crust. Refrigerate 20 min.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 oz. chocolate as directed on package; cool. Make chocolate curls from remaining chocolate piece.
  • Beat chocolate pudding mix and remaining milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in melted chocolate and 1 cup of the remaining COOL WHIP; spread over pistachio layer in crust. Refrigerate 20 min.
  • Top with remaining COOL WHIP. Refrigerate 4 hours. Garnish with chocolate curls and reserved cherry just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 41 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As with any baking project, mise en place (i.e., having all of your ingredients and equipment ready before you start) is key. Make sure you have all of the ingredients measured and prepped, and that your pans are greased and ready to go.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product. Use fresh, ripe fruit for the filling, and high-quality chocolate for the ganache.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Cake Before Assembly: Chilling the cake before assembly makes it easier to handle and prevents the layers from sliding apart.
  • Freeze the Cake Before Cutting: Freezing the cake before cutting makes it easier to get clean, even slices.

Conclusion:

Spumoni Torte is a classic Italian dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its layers of colorful cake, creamy filling, and rich ganache, it's sure to impress your guests. While it may seem like a daunting task, it's actually quite easy to make. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a delicious and beautiful Spumoni Torte.

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