Dole Whip Recipe - Bring Disney to your Kitchen! (2024)

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!

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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!

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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)

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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 amusem*nt 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.

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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!

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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

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If you prefer a low carb frozen treat, try Lemon Sorbet or Keto Ice Cream.

Dole Whip

This Disney copycat homemade pineapple Dole Whip recipe is a delicious and easy dessert your whole family will love.

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Yield 3 servings

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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.

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FAQs

Can you get Dole Whip outside of Disney? ›

The Dole Whip actually is sold elsewhere outside Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the Dole Plantation, including at other regional amusem*nt parks and restaurants, but the idea of it being sold at some local hole-in-the-wall drive-in restaurant sort of ruins the allure for me…so let's try to not think about that!

What is Disney's Dole Whip made of? ›

Disney Parks has revealed the recipe for a Dole Whip, one of the most famous snacks to grace Disneyland. The recipe only requires three ingredients: vanilla ice cream, pineapple juice, and frozen pineapple chunks.

Why does Disney sell Dole Whip? ›

History. Dole Whip was created by Dole Food Company in 1984. It was introduced at the National Restaurant Association show in May 1984, 10 years after Dole Food Company took over from United Airlines as the sponsor of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room (an attraction inside the Adventureland section of Disneyland).

Is Dole Whip trademarked by Disney? ›

You can use DOLE SOFT SERVE® on your store menus and point of sale materials. Never refer to or use Disney or its properties, which are trademarked, in connection to DOLE Whip® or DOLE SOFT SERVE®. You can use DOLE Whip® on your store menus and point of sale materials.

Where can I buy Dole Whip outside of Disney? ›

Disney Food Blog also reported that Dole Whip can found at Walmart. In the meantime, you can always whip it up at home using our recipe.

Is Dole Whip really dairy free? ›

Without a doubt, DOLE SOFT SERVE®'s incredible taste and low-fat, dairy-free, and gluten-free attributes will drive traffic to your business.

Are Dole Whips healthy? ›

A Dole Whip can be a healthy dessert choice. Since it is made with pineapple, it adds in some fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also lower in calories than your traditional ice cream. That being said, it does have a decent amount of sugar added, and something to be mindful of.

What flavor is Disney Dole Whip? ›

The Disneyland® Resort

From the classic DOLE Whip® Pineapple Soft Serve at the Tiki Juice Bar to the flavorful Chile-Mango Whip at The Tropical Hideaway, there are many tempting ways to indulge around Disneyland® Park and Disneyland® Hotel.

What's the difference between Dole Whip and ice cream? ›

Dole Whip is a frozen dessert that's a bit like soft-serve ice cream. The dessert is made from a pineapple-flavored dry mix, according to Bon Appétit, and is dairy-free when served on its own.

Is Dole owned by Disney? ›

As of 2022, Dole has a brand licensing arrangement with The Walt Disney Company for fruits and vegetables branded with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars fictional characters to encourage produce consumption among children, such as using stickers on bananas.

How much are Dole Whips at Disney? ›

Swing by the Tiki Juice Bar in Disneyland and enjoy a Dole Whip: a frozen treat made from pineapple soft serve. Dole Whip desserts are $6.49 while a Dole Whip Float is $7.29, according to the Disneyland website.

Are Dole Whips coming to grocery stores? ›

The new retail product in grocery stores, available in pineapple, mango and strawberry, was announced in March. “Due to its huge popularity nationally, we are ramping up production as quickly as possible,” the Dole Packaged Foods statement said.

Is Dole pineapple soft-serve the same as Dole Whip? ›

And yes, it is technically Dole Whip: The soft serve is from the same product line as the classic pineapple version introduced at Disneyland in the 1980s, trademarked by Dole and supplied to Disney parks.

Does Dole Whip have pineapple in it? ›

Ingredients. PINEAPPLE PUREE, ORGANIC COCONUT CREAM, HONEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, PLANT BASED STABILIZER (GUAR GUM, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM), AND CITRIC ACID.

How long has Dole Whip been at Disney? ›

Soon after, the fan favorite—originally called DOLE Pineapple Whip, but later shortened to DOLE Whip—debuted in 1984 at Aloha Isle followed by its Disneyland premiere at the Tiki Juice Bar in 1986. Since then, Disney vacationers have been dishing up this delightful frozen dessert throughout the parks and resorts.

Can I get Dole Whip at Disneyland Hotel? ›

The Disneyland® Resort

From the classic DOLE Whip® Pineapple Soft Serve at the Tiki Juice Bar to the flavorful Chile-Mango Whip at The Tropical Hideaway, there are many tempting ways to indulge around Disneyland® Park and Disneyland® Hotel. Whether you choose a classic or try something new, you can't go wrong!

Can you get a Dole Whip in Magic Kingdom? ›

Strike refreshment gold with a delicious swirl of world-famous DOLE Whip® pineapple soft-serve. Enjoy tasty tropical treats like DOLE Whip® pineapple floats at one of Magic Kingdom's most beloved snack shops.

What flavors of Dole Whip are in stores? ›

It's available in Pineapple, Strawberry, and Mango varieties, and while it sounds like a simple dessert, there's a surprising amount to unpack here. I tasted the new Dole Whip to see how it compares to the original (which is presented soft-serve-style in the theme parks), and I'll tell you all about it.

Where can I get a Dole Whip at Animal Kingdom? ›

The new desserts-only menu at Tamu Tamu includes exotic treats like the Simba Sunset featuring DOLE Whip® Pineapple with watermelon, strawberry, and coconut-flavored syrup.

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