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This homemade Dole Whip is a quick, pineapple-filled frozen dessert with a soft-serve texture. Made in about five minutes with frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla ice cream, and lemon, it can be served in a bowl or turned into a refreshing float. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients for Dole Whip
- 8 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 20 ounces frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ lemon
You can freeze fresh pineapple chunks yourself or use frozen pineapple from the grocery store. If cutting a fresh pineapple, make sure the pieces are small enough for your blender to handle. Using frozen fruit helps create the thick, chilled consistency without needing extra ice.
How to Make Dole Whip
- Add the frozen pineapple, vanilla ice cream, pineapple juice, and juice from half a lemon to a blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and has a soft-serve consistency.
- Serve immediately. For a swirled presentation, transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large pastry tip; otherwise, scoop it into serving dishes.
If the blender struggles, add a few tablespoons of pineapple juice and blend again. Add more gradually as needed so the mixture stays thick rather than becoming too runny.
Serving and Storage Tips
- Make a float: Add a couple of scoops to a small glass and pour chilled pineapple juice over them.
- Adjust the sweetness: For a sweeter version closer to the theme-park-style treat, blend in ¼ cup granulated white sugar. The recipe can also be made without the extra sugar.
- Make it dairy-free: Substitute dairy-free vanilla ice cream for regular vanilla ice cream.
- Freeze leftovers: Keep them in an airtight container in the freezer for at least a month. The mixture will become firmer as it freezes, so let it thaw until scoopable or blend it again to restore a softer texture.
For the best soft-serve texture, serve the mixture soon after blending. If preparing it ahead, allow time for it to soften before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dole Whip
What is Dole Whip made of?
This version combines pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla ice cream, and lemon juice. The ice cream gives it a creamy texture, while frozen pineapple makes the dessert thick and cold.
Can you buy Dole Whip outside of Disney?
Similar frozen pineapple treats are available beyond Disney theme parks, including in grocery stores. Availability can vary by location, so check the frozen dessert section near you.
Recipe Details
Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Equipment: Blender
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Information
Estimated nutrition per serving: 173 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 29 mg sodium, 313 mg potassium, 35 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 27 g sugar, and 2 g protein. It also contains 227 IU vitamin A, 81 mg vitamin C, 72 mg calcium, and 1 mg iron.
Percent Daily Values per serving: fat 6%, saturated fat 13%, cholesterol 5%, sodium 1%, potassium 9%, carbohydrates 12%, fiber 13%, sugar 30%, protein 4%, vitamin A 5%, vitamin C 98%, calcium 7%, and iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition is automatically calculated and may vary with the ingredients and brands used.
