Did you know?

DID YOU KNOW?
NEAPOLITAN:

• 'Neapolitan Ice Cream,' refers to a block of ice cream composed of layers of different flavors, usually chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. (The term Neapolitan is also
used to refer to any molded dessert that is made with 3 layers.)

• The ice cream makers of Naples were famous in the early 19th century,
especially Tortoni, who created many layered ice cream cakes. Natives
of Naples are known as Neapolitans.

• The term Neapolitan Ice Cream originated in the U.S. in the late 19th century, and is presumably
a reference to the 3 layered ice cream cakes of Tortoni, a Neapolitan.