Dole Whip Recipe

The iconic Disney Pineapple Dole Whip can easily be made at home with only a few simple ingredients! This sweet, frosty fruit treat is the perfect dessert to cool off on a hot summer day.

If you can’t go to Disneyland and get a Dole Whip, you can easily make it at home! This luscious, creamy treat is a summer favorite, but can be enjoyed all year when your sweet tooth comes calling, because the recipe uses frozen pineapple.

Dole Whip is a pineapple-flavored soft-serve ice cream. It was originally created by the fruit company, Dole, but became available at Disneyland’s Tiki Bar in 1986. It’s now served at a few different locations in the park and also across the country, but pretty synonymous with Disneyland. It’s practically achieved a cult following as visitors to Disney will wait in a very long line just to get one on a hot day.

There are only a few ingredients needed to make this! Pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, vanilla ice cream, lemon juice, salt, and sugar (which is optional.)

The real Disneyland Dole Whip is vegan now, made with a non-dairy creamer, sugar, and natural flavoring and coloring. But when Disney recently released their recipe to the world, due to the parks being closed, it was merely 3 ingredients – pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, vanilla ice cream.

This at-home version uses real ingredients and is as close to the authentic flavor as you’ll get!

Yes! You can swap out the ice cream with 1/3 cup coconut milk to make this a dairy free, vegan treat.

If you love the flavor of pineapple, this is such a great, easy treat to help beat the heat on a hot day! Also check out our {3 Ingredient} Pineapple Smoothie, Pineapple Fritter Rings, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake!

I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Belly Full on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube!

dole whip recipe

Dole Whip (Disney Copycat)

dole whip recipe

The iconic Disney Pineapple Dole Whip can easily be made at home with only a few simple ingredients! This frosty treat is perfect on a hot summer day!

Prep: 5min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 43 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 44 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 big scoop vanilla ice cream (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (, optional but recommended)
  • splash of lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Instruction:

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender (in the order listed); blend until smooth and ultra creamy, pushing down the pineapple chunks if necessary, about 3 minutes.
  2. At this point you can pour into dessert cups. But I like to freeze the mixture for 30-40 minutes, then transfer to a piping bag with a 1M “star” tip (to get that iconic Dole Whip swirl.)
  3. Swirl into glasses.
  4. (To help the soft-serve hold its shape even longer, freeze the swirled whip another 20 minutes.)

Dole Whip (Disneyland/Disney World Copycat!)

FAQ

What is a Dole Whip made out of?

Dole whip is made with 3 ingredients: frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, and vanilla ice cream blended together. Can I make this dairy-free? You can easily make Dole Whip dairy-free by replacing the vanilla ice cream with any of your favorite non-dairy ice cream alternatives.

What is the original Dole Whip?

“The original flavors were just pineapple, orange and strawberry.” A dairy-free, fruit-based dessert, Dole Whip, then known as Dole Pineapple Whip, launched into the market in 1983, according to William Goldfield, director of corporate communications of Dole Food Company.

Is Dole Whip healthier then ice cream?

Not only is Dole Whip tasty and refreshing, but it’s also a healthier alternative to ice cream, since it is non-dairy and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives.

How is Dole Whip different than ice cream?

Though a Dole Whip has the taste and consistency of soft-serve ice cream, the dessert actually gets its texture from ordinary food thickeners. Only a small amount of the milk derivative sodium caseinate accounts for dairy content.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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