Why is Neapolitan ice cream called "neapolitan"?

Question

(Is it called anything else? Chocolate-Vanilla-Strawberry Ice Cream?)

Answer 1

Neapolitan ice cream was named in the late 19th century as a reflection of its presumed origins in the cuisine of the Italian city of Naples, and the many Neapolitan immigrants who brought their expertise in frozen desserts with them to the United States. It is NOT named for the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, as is often surmised by those unfamiliar with the adjectival form of Naples. Spumoni was introduced to the United States in the 1870s as Neapolitan-style ice cream. Early recipes used a variety of flavors, however the number of three molded together was a common denominator. More than likely chocolate, vanilla and strawberry became the standard for the reason that they were the most popular flavors in the United States at the time of introduction.

Answer 2

I think Neapolitan ice cream have lot of different favour of ice-cream in it as Neapolitan mean three different type of ice-cream!

Answer 3

Because it's originally from Naples Italy. Their version is much more delicious.

Answer 4

Napoleon liked it.

Whoa!! Give it to Auntie below me. She really knows her icecream. I was just kidding around. Hey if she comes back here ask her why they call it Rocky Road will ya?