Name: Spumoni Ice Cream
Yield: 8

This straightforward Spumoni Ice Cream Recipe layers cherry, chocolate (or vanilla), and pistachio in a loaf pan. Slice into bars for a colorful, fun treat.

author’s note

It Was Love At First Bite!

I first tried Spumoni at a local Italian restaurant, and it was love at first bite! The flavor combo is reliable, and I’m excited to share my simple take on it.

No need to make three different ice cream mixtures—just grab cherry, pistachio, and chocolate ice cream, layer them in a bread pan, and you’re done! It’s that straightforward!

What Is Spumoni?

Spumoni is an Italian dessert that comes from Naples, usually made with layers of ice cream like pistachio, cherry, and chocolate or vanilla, sometimes with candied fruits and nuts. It’s frozen, then cut and served.

The 3 ice creams used in this recipe including the chocolate, pistachio, and cherry vanilla.

Spumoni Ice Cream Oreo Cookie Crust

You can add a fun touch to my Spumoni ice cream recipe with an extra oreo crust. It adds great crunch and flavor, but the dessert is still satisfying without it.

Here are a few tips:

Cool or bake: You can either bake the crust for a crispy flavor or cool it in the fridge for a softer texture.
Cool before filling: Let the crust cool before adding ice cream to keep it from melting.
Choose the right Oreos: Use regular Oreos, not Double Stuff or flavored ones.
Crush the Oreos fully: Crush the cookies finely for a sturdy crust; big chunks won’t hold together.
Press down hard: Press the mix firmly into the pan with a flat-bottomed cup.

Crushed Oreos mixed with salt and butter to make the crust for this Spumoni Ice Cream Recipe.

How To Make Spumoni Ice Cream Recipe (Tips)

Ice cream: Good-quality ice cream gives richer flavor, creamier texture, and melts slower.
Press ice cream layers: Press hard on each scoop to get smooth, solid slices.
Use parchment: Line the pan with parchment for straightforward removal and cleaning.
Freeze: Freeze completely before serving for neater slices and better shape.
Slice with a warm knife: Run a knife under hot water, dry it, and slice for neater slices.

The crust being layered into a cake pan and then the ice cream being layered in.

skippable Spumoni Ice Cream Recipe Toppings

For extra flavor and texture, top with chopped pistachios or chocolate curls. For a dessert sauce, try this tart cherry sauce:

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups tart cherries (pitted, thawed if frozen)
6 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine cherries and sugar. Simmer over a medium burner for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes until thickened.
Strain the sauce through a sieve, pressing with a spoon. Let cool in the fridge.
Drizzle the cooled sauce over Spumoni bars for extra flavor.

Variations

The beauty of this recipe is how straightforward it is to change things up! Pick three, or even just two, of your favorite ice cream flavors to make this recipe your own. There are so many ways to get creative.

Storage

Return leftovers to the freezer quickly: Spumoni ice cream, like all ice cream desserts, thaws quickly, especially at room temperature. To maintain its texture and quality, be sure to return any leftovers to the freezer promptly.
Store the dessert properly: Store any leftover Spumoni in a closed airtight container in your freezer.