This homemade pineapple Dole Whip recipe is a simple and delicious dessert your whole family will love. It’s so easy to make the popular Disney treat at home!
The famous Disney Dole Whip
The original Dole Whip recipe is a swirled pineapple soft serve dessert that tastes like a cross between pineapple frozen yogurt and creamy vanilla ice cream.
It enjoys somewhat of a cult following, often with long lines of up to an hour at locations where it is served.
There’s even an app to tell hungry tourists how long they can expect to wait.
This classic frozen treat is only available at a few select locations, the most famous being EPCOT and Aloha Island near the Tiki Room in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
As it is so difficult to come by, I’ve only tried the real thing a few times in my life.
Based on these memories of a chilled, smooth, fresh pineapple confection with a slight lemon tang, I’ve come up with my own Disney copycat Dole Whip recipe that you can whip up in your very own kitchen. It only takes five minutes to make!
You may also like this Chocolate Mug Cake
Dole pineapple whip ingredients
Here’s what you need: frozen pineapple, milk of choice, your go-to sweetener, a tiny pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of lemon juice. That’s it!
There’s no Cool Whip, no pineapple juice, and no condensed milk in these homemade Dole Whip ingredients.
You can use either chopped fresh or canned pineapple. Just be sure to drain the can of pineapple fully. Freeze the pineapple before blending.
For a dairy free and vegan Dole Whip, opt for a plant based milk, such as almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk, or use nondairy creamer or coconut cream.
My favorite way to make pineapple Dole Whip is with canned coconut milk, because it will yield the thickest, creamiest results and make you feel like you are in Hawaii! Feel free to use whatever milk you wish.
The sweetener of choice can be regular sugar, date sugar, pure maple syrup, honey, or pretty much any neutral all purpose sweetener. If you want to make added sugar free Dole Whip, options that work include erythritol, xylitol, or stevia.
Use leftover pineapple to make Pineapple Muffins or a Pineapple Pie
(Watch the step-by-step pineapple whip recipe video, above)
Where to find the dessert
You can find original soft serve Dole Whip at Disney theme parks, including the refreshment outpost at EPCOT, the snack shack in Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, and at Aloha Island in the Magic Kingdom.
The nondairy pineapple dessert is also available at the Dole Pineapple Plantation, which began as a fruit stand in 1950, on Oahu in Hawaii.
Apparently the demand for Dole Whips is so great that they’ve begun to sell cones and floats at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor amusement parks.
Some restaurants, ice cream shops, and other places outside of Disneyland and Disney World around the United States sell Dole pineapple whip now too.
And starting in April of 2023, packaged Dole Whip is available to purchase in the grocery store freezer aisle. Flavors include pineapple, strawberry, and mango.
Vegan Dole Whip recipe
Surprisingly, the beloved Disney dessert is vegan. They reformulated the recipe a few years ago, and the pineapple, mango, strawberry, raspberry, watermelon and orange flavors are all gluten free, trans fat free, and vegan.
This homemade version can also easily be made vegan if you use your favorite dairy free milk. For a low fat and low calorie option, try almond milk.
There are naturally no eggs in the recipe.
Next on my list of Disney recipes to recreate at home is their cinnamon sugar churros. Do not be surprised if you see a recipe for them here someday soon!
How to make pineapple Dole Whip
Start by gathering all of your ingredients. Make sure the pineapple is frozen before proceeding with the recipe.
Throw all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
Scoop out with an ice cream scoop. Or transfer the whipped mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip, and squeeze or pipe out to create a beautiful swirled result.
For swirly soft serve that holds its shape longer, freeze at least twenty minutes prior to serving. The recipe makes around two or three servings.
If you have any leftovers, store them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw before serving.
While the blender is out, try this Avocado Ice Cream
Homemade Dole Whip recipes
If you prefer a low carb frozen treat, try Lemon Sorbet or Keto Ice Cream.
Dole Whip
Ingredients
Dole Whip Recipe
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- 1/4 cup milk of choice or canned coconut milk
- 1/16 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
- 2 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Scoop out with an ice cream scoop, or transfer to a pastry bag and pipe out for swirly soft serve. If you want the Dole Whip to hold its swirled shape longer, freeze twenty minutes before serving.View Nutrition Facts
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Moni Meals & Fitness says
GO Katie! This is so creative and sounds really good. Well done!! 🙂
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says
I used to work at Disney and I only had a dole whip once or twice! I have my own recipe for homemade ones so at least I can make them at home whenever I want one!
Barbara Turner says
I’ve never been there but I just made this with blueberries and OMG soooooooooo good!
Rebecca Ringquist says
Dole Whip! The soft serve place I worked at in junior high served this (in the late 80’s) I love this stuff! You can still get it at this place and a few others in Michigan.
Can’t wait to try your recipe.
Tiff @ Love Sweat & Beers says
I’ve been to Disneyworld but have never heard of this. Clearly I am missing out!
susan says
I love Dole Whip.
Thanks for the recipe.
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
I’ve never had one of these, I might have to try this recipe!
Joy @ Caspara says
Yum!! This looks great! We have been obsessed with pineapple lately, since moving to Hawaii.
As for the question of the day, yes! I have been to both! And Disneyland is better. ;-). I know this might start a battle, and I grew up going to Disneyland but didn’t go to Disney World till I was grown up with kids. I have been told that explains my bias. But Disney World just feels so spread out and watered down. You *have to * have a week to go, and it takes forever just to get in and out of the park. Disneyland, though, is the true blue original. You can come and go much more easily, which is great with kids. BUT, Disney World has the BEST water parks we have ever been to!
Laci says
I’m with Joy…I agree about Disneyland. I worked there for 2 years, so I know it well. But this year we visited Disney World and it felt too spaced out. We only had one day, so we only saw Epcot and Hollywood Studios though. I just feel like Disneyland has so much more to do and see in a shorter time.
You just made my day, though…I didn’t know Dole Whips were now dairy free! They were always my favorite; now that I’m dairy free I was so sad about missing out!
Kayla says
I definitely agree! I’ve been to Disneyland twice and Disney world once. Disneyland was so much better!! In Disneyworld you spend a whole day at one of the parks and then realize that you’ve only done like 4 rides. :S Everything is definitely too spaced out! Everyone in my family would agree with you!
Universal studios on the other hand, is much better in Orlando than in Hollywood. 😉
Anonymous says
While I agree that Disneyland was the original, and is easier to get in and out of, I do believe Disney world has more stuff to do with 4 parks, 2water parks, 32 resorts and a shopping district and a campground, Disneyland only has a fraction of that. I was so ecstatic when she released this recipe! I love dole whips! Laci-Dole whips have always been dairy free. I adore pineapple so dole whips are amazing!
Anaiis says
While I agree that Disneyland was the original and is easier to get in and out of, Disney world has more stuff to do with 4 parks, 2water parks, 32 resorts, shopping district, and a campground, Disneyland has only a fraction of that. I love dole whips! Laci-Dole whips have always been dairy free. I adore pineapple so I think dole whips are amazing! I was ecstatic when I saw she posted this recipe!
Dolley says
And to think I was going to talk to soneome in person about this.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
These are all the rage at Disney World, and yes, they are that good to deserve it. Thanks for allowing me to make one at home now! 🙂
Monica Stone says
Katie,
I love your blog so much that I’m borrowing a computer, [I’m on vacation right now] to read this post. Looks and sounds delish! I can’t believe you’d remember how Dole Whip tasted like if you had it when you were 5! Seriously, I can’t even remember where I left my purse. This is definitely a must try for this summer.
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Haha oh no, I think I was in middle school when I had Dole Whip. I first met Snow White at Disneyland many years earlier :).
Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says
Those little Dole whips are so adorable! I went to Disneyland when I was little but never had a Dole Whip. However, I did have Dole pineapple soft serve at the pineapple plantation maze in Hawaii! Same thing? Can’t wait to try this one at home.
Amy says
This is a bit of a late response but it is DEFINITELY the same as the Dole whip at the Dole pineapple plantation. Dole did make it after all. 😉 It’s not Disney’s to own so you can find it in the International Market in Hawaii and a small drive-in in La Crosse, WI (among other places as well I would assume).
Momma says
Was station in the Navy less than 5 miles from the Dole Plantation…this looks a lot like what they served…yummmm
Lisa says
Eeee…this got my all nostalgic about my younger years, I loved Disney world. Not really for the rides but the characters haha. I was young so I’ll just tell myself that’s why I was a scaredy cat.
When I went to Disney World a little later when I was about 12. I looooved the tower of terror. I even got a shirt that said I survived the tower of terror because I’m obviously that cool.
These are so cute, I definitely need to make them, this is why I love my vitamix.
jo @ includingcake says
Love those whippy tops! I also want to make churros…love love love them! But have yet to think of a way to healthanize and deglutenize them!! 🙂
Paige says
I LOVE Dole Whip 🙂 we go to Disneyland every year and pineapple whips are a must every time. thanks so much for the recipe! I’ve been missing Disney lately.
Favorite ride, hands down, is Pirates of the Carribean. Such a classic and is amazing in Disneyland…The Disney World version isn’t my favorite.
Wendy says
Oh Katie! Dole Whips are my favorite! We are Disney fanatics! We get annual passes every few years and one of the things I look forward to most are the Dole Whips! I can’t wait to make these for my two boys! I am going to try them now and listen to the tiki room music while I make them. Love your blog, and all of the recipies I have tried from it, but this is AWESOME!
Danielle says
Hey, cute pictures today! Just thought you may want to be aware if you’re not already, there is an ad for bison meat running at the top of the page of your blog today. Since you’re vegan I thought you might want to know…
Chocolate Covered Katie says
If it’s a backfilled adsense ad, there’s unfortunately nothing I can do. It puts up different ads for different people, based on things like location, browsing history, etc. 🙁
Amy says
Growing up in California, I went to Disneyland at least once a year until I was 18, and I even went twice last year as an adult! It really is the happiest place on Earth… 😉 But my mom’s college roommate’s mother absolutely adored the Enchanted Tiki Room, so we always went there one or two times every trip. The line for the “ride” was pretty short, but the line for the Dole Whip cart right outside the entrance snaked all the way through Adventureland!
Amber says
Great minds think alike–on Sunday I made the Detoxinista’s recipe for Dole Whip! My husband loves DW so much that he bought a t-shirt about it the last time we were at Hollywood Studios! When we went to Epcot a few weeks ago, during the flower festival, he ate DW *twice*!
Alisha @ Gluten Free Perspective says
These are so summery! I love it.
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
Is it weird if I say Pineapple Dole whip is always my first stop at Disney? Most of the soft serve ice cream shops around here have Dole Whip, but Disney must have a lock on pineapple because I can never find it anywhere else.
Megan @ For the Love of Cookies says
So I just recently visited Disney but didn’t find out about all the delicious foods they have there until I came home! Thank goodness for this recipe – now I can try the Dole Whip without having to go to Disney or Hawaii! Thanks!
Erin says
Never been to Disneyland before (not even on a plane!) but this looks yummy. I bet my parents have had it. I should make this once midterms die down 🙂
Kim @ Homesteader's Heart says
My dad and brother both worked/work there so we went a lot because we get in free. I LOVE Tower of Terror and Rockin’ Roller Coaster. I was in the Indiana Jones show last time I was there and THAT was a blast.
I can’t wait to make the Dole Whip.
Have a lovely day.
Kim
Angie says
Katie,
Did you use fresh or canned pineapple? Can’t wait to try this!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
You can use either. If using canned, be sure to drain it and then freeze first.
Krista S says
ive never been to disney world or land and i doubt i will ever get the chance but im going to make these for my kids and maybe do a disney themed day for them and hope that it might be something special for them, ty for posting this.
Dana Sorensen says
I didn’t know they had these at Disney.. I’ve had them many times in Hawaii though! At the Dole plantation and in food courts. Thanks for the recipe, now I don’t have to go so far from home (Canada) to get one!
Michelle @ Michelle's tiny kitchen says
My husband is a total Disney-phile, so we went on our honeymoon three years ago, and again on a “baby-moon” last summer. Last summer was my first time being vegan in Disneyworld and the options for vegans are amazing! My favorites were the Babycakes bakery tucked away in downtown Disney, and the fully vegan menu at Sanaa in the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I can’t say I’m as enamored with Disneyworld as my husband or his family, but I’m so excited to take my baby boy there in a few years!
Michelle says
WAIT They’re vegan we just went and stood in that line so my non vegan kids could get them… We settled for fresh pineapple… Oh man
It looked like ice cream so my husband and I passed
Thanks for the recipe!!!!
Jaime S. says
I had no idea it was in such high demand! They serve all the Dole Whip favors at our local ice cream stand! One flavor at a time, once they are out of one they start on the next flavor. I think this week was Strawberry. Can’t wait to try this at home!
Jenni says
I went to Disney Land so many times as a kid, yet I don’t know a thing about this whip you speak of! How funny. I always went for the chocolate-covered frozen banana or the chocolate-coated vanilla ice cream shaped like Mickey. Although, churros were definitely consumed as well. Disney Land = Sugar Land.
Jennifer says
This sounds fantastic!! I can’t wait to try this, especially with the coconut milk!! Thanks so much for sharing this and all of your other goodies!
Scott Wolf says
Been to Disneyland? I met my wife of 20 years there when I worked at the Disney Studios! My blog http://www.mouseclubhouse.com is all about Disney. And I just discovered your great blog. Made your 30 second cake last night for guests. It was a big hit! Tried my own with whole wheat bread flour and it was still so good! Can’t wait to try more of your delicious creations!
Anonymous says
They sell dole whip at the ice cream shop in my town! Never have had it at disney though. This recipe looks like a great healthier alternative! thanks!!
Krista says
Just made this for dessert and it was fabulous! Tastes exactly how I remember it, and it brought back some great memories of family vacations at Disney World. I used my food processor and added a bit more milk and it came out perfect. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Jenn Hoff says
I just scrolled through 30 comments, and you’re the first person to say you actually made it! Everyone saying “looks good!” does not help me know if it IS good! So thank you! 🙂
Jason Sanford says
Hi! Newer comments usually start a few days after a recipe is posted, once people have a chance to make the recipe, so it’s always a good idea to click “newer comments” at the end of the page because the most recent ones will be almost exclusively from people who have actually made the recipe :). This recipe in particular does have a lot of comments! Here are the more recent ones: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/06/05/dole-whip-recipe-bring-disney-to-your-kitchen/comment-page-2/#comments
Karen B says
Exactly! I just want actual reviews to know what the recipe tastes like. So much scrolling LOL Glad I am not alone.
Kit-Kat says
I love The Tower of Terror! It is my favorite ride at the Adventure Park. My favorite ride in Disneyland is probably Space Mountain, followed by Splash Mountain. I do love most all the rides, though! ^_^
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This just looks unreal! I want some right now!
Carole says
Dole Whip pineapple and also orange are now served at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt shops. It is one of the most popular flavors but it also rotates in and out. You should check it out – it’s labelled as non-Dairy so guess it doesn’t have milk in it. Hope there is an Orange Leaf near you!!
Joanne McLay says
So easy and so good. but the piping bag froze my hands and fingers so I just dished it out. inspired me to make a strawberry and a banana whip and drizzle with chocolate sauce for a banana split whip!!
Suzicat says
What serving size is in the photo? Trying to figure out how many servings this recipe will yield. I couldn’t find anything on the recipe or in the comments except this: “Makes 3 servings the size of the pineapple whip in the photos” which isn’t really helpful. Thank you – I want to make this for our holiday party for 12 people.
Unofficial CCK Helper says
It says it makes three servings, so you would want to quadruple the recipe.
Hayley says
Thanks so much for sharing that recipe! I’m actually going back to Disney World in about 11 days with my family. One of my ultimate high-priority missions when we go is to grab a pineapple dole-whip. I’ve actually become a little obsessed with it… So much that my mom is counting every time I say “dole-whip,” “pineapple fruity soft-serve” and even “Aloha Isle.” I’m very excited to go, and this post was very appropriate for me to read as this trip is coming soon, and since I’m so sure I’ll love it so much, I’m going to need to find a way to make it when I get back home. 🙂
Aja says
I’m going to Walt Disney World in 4 days! But I’ve been to Disneyland a bazillion times. i love the Dole Whips. This is great!
Thomas Nwafor says
Never seen this before but it looks really great for the kids. Thanks
Jessica says
Not only was I just at Disney World a week and a half ago (I don’t live that far), I do make my own Dole Whips with pineapple juice and frozen yogurt. Yummy!
Kiersten says
I grew up like 20 minutes from Disneyland so I had a season pass every year until I was like 20 I think. It’s basically my favorite place ever and I spent a ton of time there growing up. One year I even went pretty much every Friday after school with my friends. One of the things I miss most since moving away is the dole whip so thank you for this recipe! Although I’m not sure if it will help my cravings, or just make me miss Disneyland even more 🙂
kathy says
We have an ice cream truck just down the street that serves a different flavor of the dole whip every week. AND, no lines for waiting. Pull up and order. It is so exquisite. Never tried it until last summer and I’ve been hooked ever since. And being vegan is a huge plus!! Had Mango two days ago. Yummy
Allison says
I still have to get to Disney Tokyo, but besides that I’ve been to all the Disneys! Love, love, love them! Amd I love the dole whip, so I’m super excited to try this out!! Thanks for another fantastic idea
Jill says
Thanks… looking forward to trying this! Dole Whips are great! We have been to DisneyWorld and it was beyond amazing. There is a Dole Whip stand by Aladdin’s Magic Carpet ride.
Richard says
I love Disney World, riding Space Mountain as a kid was the biggest thrill, the roller coaster in the dark 🙂 The tower of terror is incredible, the insane screams tell it all right. The Dole whip recipe looks fantastic, how can you say no to pineapple, thanks for the recipe.
Danielle says
I’m definitely trying this! I’m actually not a fan of the Disney Dole Whip – it tastes really artificial. Thanks for this recipe!
Teresa says
First of all, thanks for the recipe!! We’ve made Dole Whips at home before and we are always looking for new ones!!
Second, I am a pretty big Disney geek, and I have to say that they do not serve Dole Whips at the Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom, that is a show. But, they do serve them not too far from there at Aloha Isle (which is just a little booth, so don’t go looking for a restaurant) which isn’t too far from the Enchanted Tiki Room. Thankfully we must go during slow season for Dole Whip, because we’ve never had very long lines! Our favorite spot for Dole Whips though is at Captain Cooks at the Poly. You can make your own, as tall as you can handle it! YUMM!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thanks for the correction. Fixing the post right now! 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I’ve been to Disney soo many times and believe it or not, I’ve never had one of these!! I keep seeing recipes for them floating around on Pinterest, though. I like your healthier version!!
robin says
Great recipe! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you 🙂 Our fave snack used to be a treat that Disney no longer offers–it was strawberry fruit slush and vanilla ice cream mixed. They served it at the Enchanted Cafe, now called the Cheshire Cafe, adjacent to the Tea Cup ride. It was delish! We’re GFCFSF and we would love to see a copycat recipe of that fabulous treat.
Kari says
I have been dreaming of the Dole Whip ever since visiting the Dole plantation in Hawaii a few years ago! I will definitely be trying this recipe ASAP 🙂
Cookie says
Looks delicious Katie! I bet it would be really good with the coconut milk. Kind of amazing the following that a fruit-based treat can draw.
Karen says
I have been to both disneyland and disney world and I have never even heard of a dole whip! Yours look deliciously refreshing though so I will definitely make them!
Hannah says
These look awesome! I’ve never even heard of Dole Whip before.
I love Disneyland, even though it still intimidates me somewhat. I love the Peter Pan ride, and Thunder Mountain, but Splash Mountain is one of my greatest fears. I’ve never been to Disney World. I’ll definitely need to try this recipe.
nessa says
I love Disney! And this copycat recipe looks fabulous! Have to try it myself!
kn says
Oh Katie! You need to come to Hawaii and try the original from the Dole Plantation! That’s where this came from! Disney just uses it for their Tiki theme! Lol
Tami @Nutmeg Notebook says
Such simple ingredients – love that! I am so going to give this a try.
Jenn says
Made this tonight, and it was delicious, but…be warned, I think this may have burned out my Vitamix motor! (It’s an older model, but still…) It was just a little too thick for the blades to handle. I’d recommend instead thawing the ingredients and putting them into an ice cream maker.
(I’m hoping the Vitamix will cool down and be operational again; this happened once before…)
Jenn says
(yup, in half an hour the vitamix was working again…but still would suggest the blend-first-freeze-later approach!)
Katherines Corner says
two yums ( thumbs) up!!! Please share this yumminess at my hop xo
Miss Polkadot says
Pineapple soft-serve? Sign me up!
I’ve neither been to Disney World nor Disneyland as we don’t have either around here. Actually, I’ve only ever once been to a “real” theme park with school as my parents weren’t keen on us going. But I’d have been too scared of most of the more adventurous rides in anyway, I guess ;).
Reba - Not So Perfect Life says
OMG, I just got back from Hawaii and they sold this at our hotel. I completely forgot to try it this time round and I was pretty bummed out about it. I’ll def be whipping this up soon!
Linda maynard says
For anyone visiting Disney World and wants to try this without standing in line. They sell it in the food court at the Polenisian Resort. Just hop on the resort monorail and anyone can go there. It is always the first thing I go after when I arrive at Disneyland and Disney World. It has became a family tradition. Great to be able to make it at home now. But???????? will this spoil the specialness of getting it at Disney.
Jamie says
I had no idea that Dole Whips were vegan! How awesome. I’ll definitely be trying this 🙂
jess says
Your wonderful postings have me in a healthy creative frenzy this summer! I just bought myself an ice cream maker and now am using your base recipes to make my own concoctions 🙂
Julie says
I tried this yesterday. I’ve never been to DIsneyland, so I can’t compare to the original Dole Whip, but, as I was eating it, I couldn’t help but think about how much the taste reminded me of an italian granita (probably because of the lemon juice). I actually gave a serving of it to my father (who usually doesn’t even LOOK at any healthy recipes I make =P ) and he loved it. I will definitely make this recipe all summer long.
bob says
Yes Katie, PLEASE make churros!!! (preferably without sugar or xylitol-type substitutes if possible)
Jessica says
Katie,
Thank you so much for this recipe. We were at Disney last week and I had the Dole Whip. I kept telling my husband how good it was and then when we got back to the room that night, I checked my email and there was the recipe from it. Thank you so much for posting it. I can’t wait to make it now! I had the dole whip float with the juice at the bottom. Yumm.
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
This looks so easy and yummy! I love your blog!
Lex says
I went to Disney last year and didn’t know about these! Made these with coconut milk and used powdered sugar. Delicious!
SLC Diane says
Tried it with my gluten intolerant daughter tonight. We were at Disneyland last month, and this recipe is SPOT ON! Thank you!!!!!!!
Shannon says
Katie,
Just made this for my parents and I; it’s absolutely delicious! Thank you for another winning recipe! I recently discovered this blog and fell crazy in food love. I’m only 15 and still learning the ropes in the kitchen. Your recipes have empowered me to do so while keeping it pretty healthy and always sweet. Just wanted to say thank you for being great 🙂
Christine says
I just made this recipe but I omitted the stevia, used a 20 oz can of pineapple and used sweetened almond milk instead! (That’s what I had). It was so delicious and my girls love it!
Anonymous says
I work at Magic kingdom in Adventureland. So I’ve made dole whip many of times. It’s just pineapple juice and ice milk (what they use for vanilla soft serve) super easy. Of course has to be frozen. But that’s all.
Lauren Henry says
Such a great recipe!! I just made it a few minutes ago and just waiting for it to get done in the freezer, I added a little fat free half and half to kinda thicken it up and make the whip a little creamy and it was superb! Thanks for the recipe, I just got home from disney a week ag0 and was already craving a pineapple dole whip! 🙂
Lauren Henry says
Such a great recipe!! I just made it a few minutes ago and just waiting for it to get done in the freezer, I added a little fat free half and half to kinda thicken it up and make the whip a little creamy and it was superb! Thanks for the recipe, I just got home from disney a week ago and was already craving a pineapple dole whip! 🙂
Julie says
I made this yesterday and was so pleased with the flavour! 🙂 I didn’t have lemon juice, but I had orange juice in the fridge, so just added that…I couldn’t taste it…but the recipe turned out so delicious! 🙂 thank you for posting! 🙂
Jocelyn says
Really good! I just made this for my husband and he loved it!!! And that’s saying something since we met in Hawaii (both stationed there for the military) and we were self-proclaimed pineapple experts. 🙂 Our first date even included a trip to the Dole Plantation for the soft serve!! 🙂 This was perfect for the 100+ degree Texas summer day we are having right now.
Brittany says
I’m pretty sure dole whip is supposed to be dairy free… I don’t think this is quite right
John@ The Bread Makers says
This recipe looks really good. I can’t wait it give it a try.
Bryan says
Don’t forget you can get Dole Whips at the Dole Plantation in Honolulu.
http://www.dole-plantation.com/
Lyn, the lifestyle artist says
I’ve never actually had a dole whip at Disney but I can definitely imagine why people would stand in line so long to get one. This list of ingredients sounds amazing. It sounds really healthy too which is definitely great in a dessert. I can’t wait to try it for myself and I won’t even have to stand in that long line to get it.
Danielle R says
I saw this recipe when you posted it, but just came across it again today when I was looking for lower-yield ice cream recipes… got my 1st ice cream maker and needed some things to try out! Anyways, found this, loved the original Dole Whip I had in Hawaii, and decided to try it with the blueberries in my freezer… YUM! Thanks for another great recipe and encouragement for more cooking adventures! 🙂
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Thank you for trying it. I love your idea to use blueberries!
Danny says
Thank you for this!
Being a frequent visitor to both Disneyland and Hawai’i, this is much appreciated.
My daughter just asked me this morning if I had the ingredients to make Dole Whip and discovered this, THANKS!
Will says
I bought a Groupon for Dole Whipp’d here in Los Angeles/West Hollywood area and was curious as to how bad/not bad the ingredients in the Dole Whip was; a quick Google search led me to this website. I definitely want to try this recipe (and I don’t really cook/bake), and think I may have fallen in love with this blog at first sight… or is it bite? ^_^
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Aw thanks, Will!
Sacia says
I made pineapple dole whip. So delish!
Mark says
My local ice cream stand in Milford CT has had Dole whips for some time now…coupla years?? Just had one there today.
Julia says
Just made this recipe for Dole Whip, and it tastes just like the real thing!!! Thank you!
Vanessa says
I went to Disneyland when I was a kid. I don’t really remember most of it e.e
Deanna says
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt stores sell Dole soft serve. The ingredient list is quite different, though: http://www.menchies.com/frozen-yogurt-flavors/nutrition/185. I don’t know if Dole has different formulations for Dole Whip and Dole soft serve – maybe? FWIW, Menchie’s also sells a “hawaiian pineapple” yogurt with different ingredients, which is not branded as Dole: http://www.menchies.com/frozen-yogurt-flavors/nutrition/180.
The good news is there are Menchie’s stores located in almost every State in the U.S.: http://www.menchies.com/yogurt-shop-our-locations/all .
The bad news is that none of them seem to post online the flavors they currently have in the store. They don’t have all the flavors, all the time, but only a few. At my store, the workers always look stupefied if I ask them what the next flavor to come out will be. I suppose you could call and ask if they have it currently, but I haven’t tried this. They made me kind of mad when they told me there was “no way” to know what flavor would be next. (hmph) So, this is definitely not a recommendation for Menchies – but at least it is a place where it is remotely possible that you may be able to get some authentic Dole Whip without standing in line at WDW or DL.
And, we can always rely on the recipe! Thanks for posting that!
Delirious Jones says
You guys have to check out the Dole Plantation here in Wahiawa, HI. Best pineapple whip on the planet!
Melissa says
Oh no! I am part of the Dole Whip cult but abstained on a recent trip to WDW (from Kansas) because I can no longer tolerate dairy.
I asked them at Aloha Isle and at the Polynesian if it contained dairy and no one could give me a straight answer. (We did not stay at the Polynesian but went there specifically because they have self-serve Dole Whip in their food court). I watched my family devour many and did not partake!
I wasn’t able to find the contents of Dole Whip online to verify. Where is it published that it is now vegan?
Melissa says
Never mind, I found it. Oh, how sad, I missed out and didn’t have to. 🙁
Rachel says
Oh my gosh! I was googling for healthy desserts and I’m so happy I came across this recipe! I actually stayed at the Polynesian in Disney World this past summer for 8 days, and they have a 24/7 restaurant that has a Dole Whip machine right in the hotel! Needless to say I probably ate my weight in pineapple whips by the time the trip was over–haha. The funniest thing was that there it’s self-serve and they don’t weigh the cups–I saw many a feat of frozen treat-balancing that week…people piled that stuff like 6 inches above the rim of the dish. Of course I would *never* do such a thing . . . 😉 I’m super excited to try this homemade version!
Eileen says
Katie, I saw you respond to someone else’s post about fresh or canned pineapple. For canned you said to just make sure to freeze it first. But what about fresh?
I would love to use fresh pineapple and I happen to have one as well as a brand new Cuisinart ice cream maker and I’d like to try it that way (sadly, no Vita-mix)
Any suggestions on this method or should I make it like I typically would with my Cuisinart?
Unofficial CCK Helper says
Freeze fresh first, too.
leonard armstrong says
I already sell pineapple-mango. People love the flavors of this soft serve.
Maya says
oh my gosh! I was having a Dole Whip craving, and this completely sated my appetite! It tastes exactly like the ones at Disney. Bravo! 5 out of 5 stars 🙂
Lisa says
Another place to get Dole Whip®
Website: http://chillyjillyz.com/
Menu for Dole Whip® http://chillyjillyz.com/frozen-yogurt-dole-whip-milkshakes-malts/
josh says
Dole Whip Mixes, in 7 Flavors.
http://www.unifiedenterprisescorp.com/products2.html
Beth McBetherson says
I have been creepin on your blog for ages… I love it!
Finally commenting to say 2 things:
1) I have been to Disney World several times and never had Dole Whip. I never knew it existed. I love pineapple, so this makes me angry + sad.
2) just made this recipe. OH MY GOD I MIGHT NEVER EAT ANYTHING ELSE. thank you!
I’m going to try it with cherries, raspberries, etc. YUM.
Beth McBetherson says
Updates!
1) I just fed this to a friend who visited Disney a week before visiting me. She confirms it is as good as “the real thing.” … “Maybe better”. :o)
2) I have completed some important experiments for the good of the greater population. Results:
– made accidentally with double the lemon juice! Tangy! SUPER DELICIOUS
– made with a touch of vanilla extract added. SUPER DELICIOUS
– made with 1/2c frozen blackberry purée in addition to the pineapple. A lovely pink color. SUPER DELICIOUS
– added fiber supplement (benefiber “clear”‘ the powder stuff) to further convince myself I should be eating so much of this…. SUPER DELICIOUS, plus a bonus benefit- leftovers seemed to freeze better (not get as icy)!
Next up: replace some pineapple with mango. (Hypothesis: super delicious)
Replace some pineapple with sweet cherries (hypothesis: super delicious)
I will also try the freezing thing with xanthan gum (plant based, one of the thickeners in traditional ice cream, also used in some gf baking) and see if that helps preserve the creaminess.
Thanks again for the recipe! Why, yes, I have eaten almost four whole pineapples in the last 2 weeks….. :oP ;o)
Emi Siplinger says
In my town, during the summer, we have Pineapple Whip which is basically the same thing and it’s the best thing in the world. I am definitely going to have to make this! Thanks
joanna says
this was really good!! i didn’t need to add sugar since it was sweet enough. i loved the addition of lemon juice. very creative!
Denisse says
Yummi!! Thanks for the recipe. I finally found the original Dole dry mix used in Disney at eBay. I will definately buy and compare.
Lian Morales` says
These are amazing! My lovely sister made these and i never forgot them. When i went back and tried to make them again, we did not have any pineapple. so instead of pineapple dole whips, I made strawberry and blueberry whips. just as good, just as tasty! depends on what you like, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you so much for posting this amazing recipe!
Anna says
I just made this Dole Whip in my vitamix using almond milk and cane sugar. It is incredible! Tastes like the real deal. Everyone should try this at least once! Thanks for the recipe Katie!
Kathleen says
Had to make these as soon as I saw them last night even though it is freezing here right now. They did not disappoint!! Thanks for another great one Katie!
Keith Wright says
It is available, as of 2/20/15, at Aloha Isle (across from the Swiss Family Tree house); At the Sunshine Terrace (to the left of the exit at the Enchanted Tiki Room); and at the Disney Polynesian Village Resort at the Pineapple Lanai (through the lobby to the north side of the resort, facing the new bungalows and marina.)
diane kirby says
i love to have your cookbook
Krystal says
I don’t have a high powered blender of food processor, but I just had to try this anyway. My poor blender tried it’s best, but I ended up just having to add more liquid. It was still delicious, just less “whippy” than I wanted it. However, I tried it again tonight and replaced some of the pineapple with strawberry, and it worked amazingly! It was the perfect consistency and it was delicious. It may not be Dole Whip necessarily, but the pineapple and strawberry went so well together and satisfied my craving for fruity ice cream .
Bob Anderson says
D you have any suggestion on how to make this recipe for 50 or more. Should it be stored in the freezer until served ?
Will the recipe remain the same if other fruits are used, bananas, mangos etc.
Verla Madison says
Would love to have recipe for strawberry dole whip. Thanks so much
Unofficial CCK Helper says
Here is the recipe:
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2015/04/23/strawberry-dole-whip-recipe/
Valerie says
Can’t wait to try this on a family beach trip!
Katie, are you aware they are advertising Fifty Shades of Grey DVD at the top of your website today? I’m never sure how these things work and who can see what, but I thought I’d alert you just in case.
Barb says
My Dole Whip was not as thick, I used frozen pineapple and frozen bananas and coconut milk according to a copycat recipe, I know your recipe did not mention bananas – did you use a pastry bag to get the swirl look? Mine tasted delicious, but and I put in the freezer to thicken/harden.
Jennifer (@TearApache) says
You can find Dole Whips all over Hawaii, they are very popular. I had my first dole whip 22 years ago! I lived in California and noticed the dole whips there many years later.
Heather says
Great recipie! I live in Utah and our local amusement park (Lagoon) just starting serving Dole Whip a few years ago. I just had one on Sunday- they are huge cups/ cones for only three dollars. They serve them in the eatery section over by the Carosel 🙂
Alex says
This is one of my favorite desserts of all times, because it is easy and I make sure I keep everything on hand. Most importantly, it tastes fantastic
Amanda says
Oh yummy, Katie! I know it’s winter but this homemade dole whip recipe is calling my name!
Ryan says
This was deeelicious. I mixed it up a bit. Used honey instead of sugar or stevia, and shifted the amounts. Thanks so much for the recipe! Posted my version here https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/688580-the-dole-whip
Mitch says
Hi Katie! We went to Hawaii this past spring and had the whip at the Dole Plantation – and fell in love with it. Did you use fresh pineapple for the recipe? Or canned? Thanks so much for the recipe.
A H says
You can use either.
Joni says
Hi, thanks for the sugar free recipe. I had Dole whip last summer and it was amazing. But when I tried to create it at home, it was chewy. Any thoughts on making it smoother? I have a good food processor but figured I’m doing something wrong! Thanks!
Jason Sanford says
Hmmm chewy? I’m not sure how that would happen, but maybe just blend longer?
Jessica says
Or you could just order the dole whip mix online lol.
Gayle says
I made this last night with strawberries. What a great treat on the first warm day we have had in a long time.
Canelo Forum says
WAIT They’re vegan we just went and stood in that line so my non vegan kids could get them… We settled for fresh pineapple… Oh man
It looked like ice cream so my husband and I passed
Thanks for the recipe!!!!
Erin says
I just made this and it was SO PERFECT. Your recipes are awesome. Thank you.
Janet says
Just tried making this recipe and it turned out fabulous! Followed recipe exactly and it was just the way we remembered it 3 years ago. The texture was spot on. It was a nostalgic experience! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Jessica says
This is delicious! My family is hooked! Thanks for sharing.
Nonie Perone says
Supposed to be “dairy free” yet recipe calls for milk. That’s not a Dole whip!
CCK Media Team says
Hi, milk of choice refers to whatever milk you wish to use. There are many plant based options on the market.
Lydia says
Hi I tried your Dole Whip King soft serve pineapple at the Hawkesbury show ground i had the pineapple 🍍 with the pineapple 🍍 soft serve it was that nice that I and up getting a bucket of it was a bit dear for the price $15 but I got it thanks
Jennie says
Hello, I love this recipe many times, as well as the chocolate dole whip. I also have adapted it and made mango dole whip, which is also delicious!
Kaitie says
Love! After I blend mine, I ran it through a sieve to make it extra smooth. As a former DLand employee, this recipe is pretty spot on!
CCK Media Team says
Thank you for trying it!
queenbee says
i really liked this, but you need to add much more milk than 1/4 cup
Jerry Macintosh says
Very correct
Jerry Macintosh says
This was a bit messy and a little chunky after 20 minutes of blending it is a bit bitter but it is delicious
Pea says
YUM!
Hannah says
I know it’s cold out but I made this anyway and it made me feel like I was in the tropics!
Russ says
Sweet, creamy, and delicious!
Faith says
So much like the Disney version! My kids loved it 🙂
Mom says
Loved this dole whip!
Susan says
Made the dole whip with the grandkids. Delicious!
Erica says
This is delicious! We added some shredded coconut before blending the pineapple.
S says
Just like the one at Disney!!!
Kylie says
I could eat this everyday! It came out so good. I froze my own pineapple and also some mango and about a cup of rainbow chard leaves for some extra greens and I couldn’t taste it at all. Can’t wait to give my daughter “green ice cream” for breakfast.
CCK Media Team says
Thank you so much for making it 🙂
Ana says
Love this recipe – one variation I do is that instead using a pastry bag to pour it out, I instead freeze into Ice Pops so I can enjoy anytime.
Beverly says
I looked at all these comments hoping to find the Mango variation recipe.
How many grams of mango would sub for the pineapple?
CCK Media Team says
Hi! It’s the same as the pineapple – an even swap 🙂
Sara says
I’d never tried Dole Whip before but just made this recipe. It was delicious!
Cookie says
I have never had a Dole Whip but decided to try. This is fantastic! I found it was easier to freeze the (drained,canned) pineapple on a flat sheet so you can break it up smaller for the processor. The only change I made is I added some vanilla bean paste. I now make a double batch and it fills up 6 ramekins perfectly 👍Mahalo for the recipe 💕
CCK Media Team says
Thank you for making it!
Casey says
I would highly suggest adding a 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, it was so good! I read a lot of recipes with vanilla ice cream so I thought that’d be a good addition!
MC Salander says
My favorite memory of my trips to Hawaii were Dole Whip. We could buy it in pineapple or orange flavor at street stands in plenty of places on Oahu.
I made this last evening and my frozen pineapple was not rock solid, so it was mushy. Second try this morning, the pineapple color really came through. I used coconut milk, which was too strong in the final product (I don’t care for the flavor). Next time, I’ll try soy or almond milk.
Thanks for this recipe! Brings back fun memories.
Foodle says
Katie you rock! I love all your recipes and I just started following your blog.
Momma says
For a healthier twist: I add turmeric powder & dash of pepper! I also added mangoes and banana!