The Italian phrase tutti-frutti means all fruits, a name that describes ice cream flavoured with a mixture of cherries, raisins, pistachios, and so on. The Italian frutti is obviously closely related to the English fruit, just as tuti derives from the same Latin source as the English total. That Latin source—totus, meaning all—also developed into the French tout as in tout le monde, meaning everyone. Another sort of ice cream also has a name that reflects its Italian origin: Neapolitan, the name of an ice cream made by alternating layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, means in the style of Naples, Naples being a port on the southwest coast of Italy. In turn, Naples has a name that is Greek in origin, deriving as it does from nea polls, meaning new city, so named when the Greeks founded it in the seventh century B.C. As the name of an ice cream, Neapolitan first appeared in English in the late nineteenth century, about fifty years after the appearance of tutti-frutti.
This term refers to a food or dish that consists of a combination of candied, dried, or fresh fruits. The fruits may be whole or sliced and can include a variety of different types, such as berries, citrus, tropical fruits, and more. This mixture of fruits is often used as a snack, a topping for desserts, or as an ingredient in various recipes.
Indulge in the delight of a confectionery marvel, especially when it takes the form of ice cream, generously infused with a medley of candied fruits. This delectable treat promises a symphony of flavors, combining the creamy goodness of ice cream with the irresistible sweetness of candied fruits.