Spumoni ice cream was originally created in Naples, Italy. Neapolitan ice cream then evolved from spumoni. Neapolitan ice cream is, quite simply, layers of chocolate, berry, and vanilla ice cream. The ice cream is packaged and served with no barrier between the flavors. Much like spumoni fans, Neapolitan ice cream lovers each have their own way of enjoying the dessert.
Spumoni ice cream is still enjoyed in Italy today. Italian immigrant to the United States and Argentina have popularized the dessert there as well. Spumoni can be found year round in the United States. However, it is prized by some Americans as a winter dessert. It is often paired with butter cookies after holiday meals. Ashby’s Sterling Spumoni has one a national award for their creation by the National Ice Cream Retailers Association. It is the best Spumoni in the United States served at Maceri’s Soup & Scoop, Pitas & Subs along with another Italian tradition their own homemade Italian Lemon Ice in house and served fresh to order.
Ashby’s Sterling Spumoni-LA County Fair “Gold Ribbon” Winner, 2005: Four of our Best flavors: Amaretto Cherry, Pistachio Almond, Dark Chocolate and Golden Rum, plus whipped cream swirl, combine to make this a special treat!
Ashby’s Sterling Spumoni Ice Cream is served at Maceri’s Soup & Scoop, Pitas & Subs in Shelby Twp., Michigan located on the nw corner of 21 Mile & Hayes. It is a great winter time dessert served year round. Stop in and get a taste of an Italian favorite. www.soup-scoop.com
