Description
This Disney-inspired Dole Whip recipe recreates the iconic pineapple soft serve dessert with a creamy, refreshing blend of pineapple, vanilla ice cream, and a touch of sugar and lemon juice. Perfect for a cool treat, it requires just a few simple ingredients and a high-powered blender to whip up a delicious tropical dessert at home.
Ingredients
Whip 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
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth and ultra creamy, pushing down the pineapple chunks as needed, for about 3 minutes to achieve a soft serve texture.
- Freeze Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a container and freeze for 30-40 minutes to firm up slightly for easier piping and shape retention.
- Pipe the Whip: Transfer the chilled mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1M star tip. Pipe the swirl into dessert glasses to recreate the classic Dole Whip look.
- Set Soft Serve: For best results, freeze the piped swirls for an additional 20 minutes, helping the soft serve hold its shape longer before serving.
Notes
- Sugar is optional depending on the sweetness of your pineapple and ice cream.
- Using a high-powered blender is key to achieving a smooth, creamy texture without icy chunks.
- Vanilla ice cream adds creaminess and balances the tartness of pineapple juice and lemon.
- The extra freezing time after piping helps maintain the whip’s iconic swirl shape.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vanilla ice cream with coconut milk ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
