Dole Whip Recipe (Pineapple) + Video
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This Dole Whip Recipe is our version of the iconic Disney dessert. No need to travel to the parks for this treat. Use real ingredients to make a sweet, creamy frozen pineapple whip!
Learn how to make Dole Whip right at home with just a few simple ingredients!
Dole Whip Recipe
I love Disney copycat recipes, and nothing is more iconic than this Disney Dole Whip recipe!
The pineapple-flavored ice cream was created by Dole (the fruit company) in the 1980s.
However, it wasn’t until Disneyland and Walt Disney World started to serve the frozen treat that the Pineapple Dole Whip achieved its current cult-like fandom.
Recipe Video
See how to make Dole Whip in your own kitchen by watching the video in this post!
Looking for more easy frozen treat recipes to make at home? You’ll love no-churn ice cream in strawberry and peach flavors!
I also have an incredible Wendy’s Copycat Frosty that tastes just like the real thing. Or, cool down with a Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Shake.
How To Make Dole Whip
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this iconic Disney treat!
- Combine frozen pineapple chunks, canned coconut milk, sugar, citrus juices, and a pinch of salt in a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spoon into glasses and add pineapple slices for garnish!
You can easily swap the coconut milk or regular dairy milk in this Dole Whip recipe.
And for a sugar-free Pineapple Dole Whip, swap in your preferred sweetener (like Stevia) or leave out the sugar entirely!
Tips for Making Pineapple Dole Whip
- Freeze it first! Pop the mixture in the freezer after blending for about 30 minutes, then spoon into glasses. This gives your pineapple Dole Whip a firmer texture.
- Make it extra creamy. Add one small banana to this Dole Whip recipe. It will affect the flavor, but your pineapple whip will also have a thick, creamy texture.
- Try a Dole Whip Float. Fill a glass halfway with pineapple juice, then layer some pineapple whip on top.
- Use a powerful blender. Not all blenders and food processors are created alike, and that will affect how long it takes to make this homemade Disney Dole Whip recipe.
Be sure your machine is powerful, in good working order, and has sharp blades.
Otherwise, you’ll end with up tiny chunks of fruit no matter how long you blend the mixture!
Serving Suggestions
While you are free to scoop your frozen treat right into glasses, you will need a pastry bag to get that iconic swirl.
Fit a large (16-inch) piping bag with a large, open star decorator tip. Then, rotate your wrist while you pipe the mixture into each glass.
Add a long-handled spoon and dig right in!
For a more festive look, use themed cups or add little paper umbrellas on top.
Other Dole Whip Flavors
There are lots of different flavors you can make with this Dole Whip recipe! Simply add extra fruit or freshly squeezed juice, or swap the pineapple out entirely.
- Raspberry Dole Whip
- Orange Dole Whip
- Strawberry Dole Whip
- Lime Dole Whip
- Mango Dole Whip
Disney Dole Whip Recipe FAQ
Yes — if you use full-fat coconut milk to make your pineapple whip, it will be vegan.According to Disney, all of the Dole Whip flavors served in the park are vegan and gluten-free.
The original Disney Dole Whip recipe was made with vanilla ice cream, so yes. Just keep in mind that the consistency will be a bit different and it will no longer be vegan or dairy-free.
Yes! You can make this Dole Whip recipe up to a month in advance! Leftovers freeze well too.Store in an airtight container or directly in a (sealed) piping bag for easy serving. Then, snip open the frozen one and drop it right into a second piping bag fitted with a decorating tip. Easy peasy!
Enjoy!
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Dole Whip Recipe (Pineapple) + Video
Ingredients
- 2 cup frozen pineapple, ideally Dole brand
- 1/3 cup coconut milk, or any milk of your choice
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
- Pineapple slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add frozen pineapple, coconut milk, sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, and salt. Blend ingredients until smooth and there are no more pineapple chunks, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve Dole whip immediately in festive glasses with straws or dessert spoons. If you’d like whip to be firmer, freeze for 30 minutes, then serve.
Video
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published August 2018, updated and republished June 2023
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Can't wait to try this recipe. I have tried lots of your recipes and have never had one that turned out bad
Can a blender be used to make this?
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It states using food processor, but either would work, I should think.
I will definitely try this!!! It sounds delicious!! Do you have a recipe for a version of Universal's butter beer?? Thank you!!!
What blender/food processor are you using in your video?
can you freeze leftovers, and if so, would they become solid (so you need to thaw a bit before serving)? looks yummy!
Definitely will try this looks delicious
Do you include the juice (frozen) from the pineapple, or only the chunks?
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Coconut milk from a refrigerated carton or thick, coconut milk from a can?
Prob wouldnt make a difference. It says you can use any milk you want so i would use either one if i were you.
This looks amazing! We always loved having these at Disney and now I can have one anytime I want. I've been looking for new recipes to serve friends and family when things start opening up more. Thanks for sharing!
This is very good! I like this better than the recipes that call for ice cream because this is more like a sorbet.
That creamy texture is what Dole Whip is known for, Julie! I’m so glad you like the recipe.
TSRI Team member,
Becca