Spoom facts for kids
A glass of lime-flavored spoom.
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| Type | Sorbet |
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| Main ingredients | Fruit juice; wine, sherry or port; champagne |
Spoom is a special kind of frozen dessert. It's a lot like sorbet, but it's lighter and has a bubbly, frothy texture. Imagine a sweet, icy treat that's also airy and smooth!
What is Spoom?
Spoom is a cold dessert that's often served in a tall glass. It's known for being light and foamy, which is why it's different from a regular sorbet. It's usually made with fruit juice, but sometimes it can include drinks like wine, sherry, or port. A little bit of champagne is often poured on top just before serving, making it even more special.
How is Spoom Made?
Making spoom starts with a sugar syrup. This syrup is a sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water. For spoom, this syrup is lighter than what you'd use for a typical sorbet.
Once the syrup is ready, it's mixed with fruit juice or other liquids like wine. As this mixture begins to freeze, it's combined with a fluffy ingredient called Italian meringue. Italian meringue is a stable and airy foam made from egg whites and hot sugar syrup. Adding this meringue gives spoom its unique light and frothy texture.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The name "Spoom" actually comes from the Italian word spuma. This word means "foam" or "froth," which perfectly describes the bubbly texture of this dessert.
In Italy, there's a similar dessert called spumone. Spumone is a light and frothy ice cream that also uses egg whites and whipped cream to get its airy feel. Both spoom and spumone share that light, foamy quality that makes them so enjoyable.
