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A cool and refreshing Disneyland classic, this make-at-home Disney Dole Whip brings the magic right to your kitchen!
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No need for long drives and long lines, y’all. I have the famous Disney Dole Whip recipe right here!
If you’ve never gone to Disneyland, you’ve still probably heard of the Disney Dole Whip. It’s one of their snacks everyone seems to love and talk about online! It’s like it has its own little fan club. I’ve even seen shirts celebrating the Dole Whip. I had to look into the phenomenon. It’s so iconic!
For those who don’t know, by the way, the Disney Dole Whip is essentially pineapple-flavored soft-serve. It’s been on the menu for almost 40 years straight in Disney theme parks and on the Disney Cruise line recently, too. Starting in 2013, from what I can see, the parks even began offering an option for rum to be mixed in for adult guests. Yum!!
Honestly, y’all, it’s no surprise that such a long-running and beloved treat would spark a huge fan following. It’s simple and delicious and family-friendly (or not, depending on if you want to make it boozy). Today I’ll show you how to make it at home! I hope you enjoy it!
Recipe for Dole Whip: Ingredients & Substitutions
For this Disney Dole Whip recipe, you will need …
Ingredients
- vanilla ice cream – the base of your homemade Dole whip.
- pineapple juice and pineapple chunks – these provide the classic pineapple flavor to your Disney Dole whip!
Dole Whip: FAQs
Just one, about as much as you’d get with a single serving at Disneyland or another park.
Honestly, less than 10 minutes, since you’re just blending ingredients!
If your Disney Dole Whip mixture isn’t as firm as you’d like, you can try freezing it again for a little bit. That way, it’ll hold its shape better when it’s piped.
Here are a few ideas:
– Making floats is always fun! Disney parks make their floats with Dole pineapple juice specifically, but you can try sodas like Sprite or 7-UP at home.
– You can also try swirling your Disney Dole Whip with any kind of soft serve you enjoy! Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry…they all taste wonderful with the pineapple flavoring.
– As I said in the intro, you can also add rum to the mixture for a grown-up boozy treat. (Don’t tell anyone, but this is my favorite!)
There are also “official” variations you can make that they serve at the parks, like:
⚓ – Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl: This is Dole Whip with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges topped with coconut caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus, and toasted coconut. Tropical!
🔥 – I Lava You Float: Orange Dole Whip topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup, with popped candy as a garnish.
🍉 – Fresh Dole Whip Watermelon Slice: Watermelon Dole Whip served in a fresh watermelon slice topped with chocolate chips. (I hear this one’s really big with the kids.)
🍹 – Frozen Margarita Dole Whip: Lime Dole Whip blended with tequila and chili-lime seasoning. Another grown-up favorite!!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 – 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- 4 oz. pineapple juice
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Place the pineapple mixture in a star-tipped piping bag.
- Swirl the mixture into a bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the mixture is not firm, it can be frozen for a little bit so that when it is piped, it holds its shape.
- For a boozy adult treat, try adding a splash of rum!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
