Disney Copycat Dole Whip Recipe

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This recipe for Disney Copycat Dole Whip is creamy, refreshing and tastes almost identical to the real thing.  All you need is three ingredients and a heavy-duty blender to make this copycat recipe right in your very own home.

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• What is Dole Whip?
• Homemade Pineapple Dole Whip Recipe
• How to Cut a Pineapple
• Disney Copycat Dole Whip Ingredients
• How to Make a Homemade Disney Dole Whip
• Dole Whip Float
• Disney Copycat Dole Whip Tips
• Disney Copycat Dole Whip Recipe

What is Dole Whip?

Dole Whip is a frozen pineapple soft serve that is served at Disney Parks around the world. It was first officially introduced in 1986 at Disneyland, where it can still be found today inside Adventureland’s Enchanted Tiki Room.

At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, you can get Dole Whip soft serve in a small cup, or as a Dole Whip Float, which is basically Dole Whip soaking in pineapple juice, served with a maraschino cherry.  

This pineapple-flavored magic has a major cult following, and with one taste you’ll see why!  It’s got the perfect creamy, frozen texture with the most refreshing tropical flavor - it’s hard to think of anything that hits the spot more on a hot summer day.

Homemade Pineapple Dole Whip Recipe

Lucky for us, Disney just released the official recipe for the iconic pineapple soft serve.  This copycat recipe for Disney Copycat Dole Whip allows you to bring the magic of Disney right into your very own home!  It’s absolutely perfect for a hot day when you wish you were at the Magic Kingdom, or even a cold winter day when you are dreaming of warmer weather.

This delicious frozen treat is made with just three simple, real ingredients and it has an almost identical flavor and texture to the real deal.  All you’ll need is vanilla ice cream, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice and a good quality blender or food processor.  If you want to go the extra step, break out the fancy glasses and mini cocktail umbrellas and transform your kitchen into the happiest place on Earth!

How to Cut a Pineapple

Sure, you can purchase pre-cut pineapple chunks but cutting a pineapple really couldn’t be simpler.  We love to grab a few extra pineapples when they're on sale at the supermarket, cup them up, and freeze for later.  Frozen pineapple is amazing thrown in a homemade Strawberry Pina Colada or any fruit smoothie. 

Just follow these easy steps:

1. Cut off the top of the pineapple.
2. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut around all sides of the pineapple, removing only the outer layer (if you don’t have a serrated knife, any sharp knife will do).
3. Carefully remove any large eyes that are still showing.
4. Cut off the bottom of the pineapple.
5. Cut down the center, just to the side of the pineapple core, on all 4 sides.  Each of the slices will be different sizes.
6. Cut these large slices into 1” chunks.
7. Store in a single layer in a freezer bag overnight, or until frozen.

Disney Copycat Dole Whip Ingredients

• Vanilla Ice Cream - any brand of vanilla ice cream will work great.  If you want to make this dairy-free, you can also substitute coconut milk.
• Pineapple Chunks - cut your own, using the directions above, or else you can purchase pre-cut pineapple chunks.
• Pineapple Juice - you can purchase this in a can in the juice aisle, or also sometimes you can find it with the canned fruits.
• Lemon Juice or Lime Juice - this is optional, but just a small squeeze can add a nice flavor.

How to Make a Homemade Disney Dole Whip

1. In a VitaMix, or other heavy-duty blender or food processor, combine the vanilla ice cream, frozen pineapple chunks, and pineapple juice. 
2. Blend until smooth - you may need to use the plunger tool, or stop the blender and use a large spoon to push frozen pineapple down to ensure everything is well-blended.  The mixture should resemble soft-serve ice cream.
3. Transfer the Dole Whip into a covered container and freeze for 2-3 hours to get the perfect dole whip consistency.
4. When you are ready to serve, spoon the frozen Dole Whip into a piping bag and pipe into each glass, or else simply scoop the mixture into your glasses.
5. Garnish with a sliced wedge of pineapple and serve Dole Whip with a straw and spoon.  Enjoy!

Dole Whip Float

If you want to make a Dole Whip Float, use an ice cream scoop to scoop your Dole Whip mixture into a glass, then cover with more pineapple juice.  Serve with a maraschino cherry if you’d like!

Disney Copycat Dole Whip Tips

• Use a heavy-duty blender!  If you don't have one, you can also try a food processor, or you may end up having to add a touch more pineapple juice to make sure you can get it as creamy as possible.
• Put your Dole Whip in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 2-3 hours after blending.  That will give it the slushy texture that is so delicious.
• If you want to get that iconic Dole Whip swirl, you can use a star tip inside a piping bag.  Don't worry, though, if you don't have any piping bags.  You can also use a freezer bag and just cut off one of the tips.
• If you find your Dole Whip isn't quite sweet enough, add a touch of powdered sugar to the blender.  You can also brighten the flavor by adding a touch of lemon or lime juice.

Here are some other pineapple recipes that we love!

• Easy Frog Eye Salad
• Lemon Rosemary Chicken Kabobs
• Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip
• Virgin Strawberry Pina Colada Smoothie

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This recipe for Disney Copycat Dole Whip is creamy, refreshing and tastes almost identical to the real thing. All you'll need are three simple ingredients to bring the magic of Disney right into your very own home!