No-Churn Spumoni

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Medium

Spumoni is an Italian-style molded frozen dessert of layers of different ice creams, classically pistachio, cherry and chocolate. This version is our no-churn adaptation built from whipped cream and condensed milk. Makes 10 slices in about 8 hr 40 min.

Prep 40 min

Cook —

Cooling 8 hr

Total 8 hr 40 min

Yield 10 slices

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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3 cups (720 ml)heavy cream, cold
1 ⅓ cups (396 g)sweetened condensed milk
2 oz (60 g)pistachios, finely ground
½ tsp (2 ml)almond extract
3 oz (80 g)maraschino cherries, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml)cherry juice
2 oz (60 g)dark chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tbsp (15 g)unsweetened cocoa powder

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Instructions

Line a 9 by 5 inch (23 by 13 cm) loaf pan with plastic wrap.
Whip the cream to medium peaks, then fold in the condensed milk. Divide into 3 equal bowls.
Fold the ground pistachios and almond extract into the first bowl. Spread in the pan and freeze 1 hour.
Fold the cherries and cherry juice into the second bowl, spread over the pistachio layer and freeze 1 hour.
Mix the melted chocolate and cocoa into the third bowl, spread on top and cover.
Freeze at least 6 hours, until firm.
Unmold, peel off the plastic and slice with a warm knife.

Tips

Freeze each layer before adding the next so the colors stay distinct.
Cool the chocolate fully or it deflates the cream.
Traditional spumoni uses gelato layers; this is a simpler home version.
Good with espresso.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make no-churn spumoni?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep, plus 8 hours to chill. The recipe makes 10 slices.

How should I store no-churn spumoni?

Wrap and freeze up to 2 weeks.

Can I make no-churn spumoni ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Spumoni is traced to Naples, where the name comes from spuma, the Italian word for foam. Serve it with espresso.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

392 Calories / serving

29.4g Fat

28.8g Carbs

5.2g Protein

27.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~3920 cal · 294g fat · 288g carbs · 52g protein · 275g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.