Dole Whip Recipe {Disney Copycat}

Prep 5 minutes
Servings 2

The iconic Disney Pineapple Dole Whip can easily be made at home with only a few simple ingredients! This Dole Whip Recipe is sweet, frosty fruit treat is the perfect dessert to cool off on a hot summer day.

Swirled Disney Pineapple Dole Whip in white cups

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If you can’t go to Disneyland and get a Dole Whip, you can easily make it at home! This luscious, creamy treat is a summer favorite, but can be enjoyed all year when your sweet tooth comes calling, because the recipe uses frozen pineapple.

What is Dole Whip?

Dole Whip is a pineapple-flavored soft-serve ice cream. It was originally created by the fruit company, Dole, but became available at Disneyland’s Tiki Bar in 1986. It’s now served at a few different locations in the park and also across the country, but pretty synonymous with Disneyland. It’s practically achieved a cult following as visitors to Disney will wait in a very long line just to get one on a hot day.

The dole whip you get at the Disney parks is now vegan made with a non-dairy creamer, sugar, and natural flavoring and coloring, but the original was made with pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, vanilla ice cream. My recipe is modeled after the original with ice cream and is as close to the authentic flavor as you’ll get!

Helpful Tips

  • You will need a pretty powerful blender for best results, since frozen pineapple can be hard to pulse. I love my Vitamix! Ninja and Blendtec will also get the job done. If you have a regular blender, let the pineapple thaw out slightly.
  • Get that iconic Dole Whip swirl. You’ll need to freeze the mixture for about 30-40 minutes, then transfer to a piping bag with a 1M โ€œstarโ€ tip. If you feel like your skin is getting a bit of freezer burn while piping, wrap a towel around the piping bag.
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Dole Whip Recipe (Disney Copycat)

Prep: 5 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
This Disney Dole Whip Recipe is a sweet, frosty fruit treat easily made at home when you can't get to the parks, and the perfect dessert to cool off on a hot summer day.

Ingredients 

  • 4 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 big scoop vanilla ice cream, (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, , optional but recommended
  • splash of lemon juice
  • pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender (in the order listed); blend until smooth and ultra creamy, pushing down the pineapple chunks if necessary, about 3 minutes.
  • At this point you can pour into dessert cups. But I like to freeze the mixture for 30-40 minutes, then transfer to a piping bag with a 1M โ€œstarโ€ tip (to get that iconic Dole Whip swirl.)
  • Swirl into glasses.
  • (To help the soft-serveย hold its shape even longer, freeze the swirled whip another 20 minutes.)

Notes

Can I make this dairy free? Yep. The original dole whip served at the parks included ice cream, but is actually dairy free now. Just swap out the ice cream with 1/3 cup coconut milk to make this a dairy free, vegan treat.
Convert the Dole Whip into a Dole Whip Float! Simply fill a glass halfway with pineapple juice, followed by some Dole Whip, and top it off with a maraschino cherry.
Make it with different fruits. If you’re not a pineapple lover, this can be made with pretty much any frozen fruit and its accompanying fruit juice, like strawberry, lemon, orange, raspberry, or mango.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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Swirled Disney Pineapple Dole Whip in white cups

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72 Comments

  1. Barbie says:

    I was thinking of taking this on a camping trip…would I be able to make it in advance and keep it frozen ? How do you think it would turn out? I’d be making it for 10 ppl.

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Yes, you can make it ahead of time and keep it frozen (although it will be too solid to pipe it.) This recipe only makes enough for 2, so you’ll need to make it in batches for 10 people.

  2. Susie says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for this easy copy cat recipe – my kids thought I was a hero!

  3. Mark says:

    5 stars
    Tasty…all I’m missing is the little train!

  4. Me says:

    5 stars
    Dole Whip is absolutely phenomenal. We spent a month in Hawaii and couldn’t get enough of it. Since being back, i have made this recipe 3 times now. I used breyers vanilla and costco vanilla but haven’t quite duplicated the same flavor profile. I will keep tweaking the recipe until I get it perfected.
    I can’t wait to try it with the coconut milk also.

  5. Janice says:

    5 stars
    This absolutely hit the spot on a blazing hot humid day here in the midwest.

  6. Lori says:

    Do you use sweetened or unsweetened pineapple juice
    And can you use less fat ice cream

  7. ConKeen says:

    Could I put this in my ice cream machine?

    1. Amy @BellyFull says:

      I’ve never tested this recipe in an ice cream machine, so I don’t know.

      1. Amanda L says:

        5 stars
        I canโ€™t wait to make this recipe. Thanks for sharing

  8. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Loved it! This is the original way Disney sold it before going dairy free. We like it better.

  9. J Burton says:

    5 stars
    We love dole whip from Disney and this was a great copy!

  10. Laura B says:

    5 stars
    Both my husband and I loved this recipe. It’s a keeper!

  11. Barb says:

    5 stars
    Made this for my grand babies who love Disney. It was easy and really hit the spot on a humid day.

  12. Tom says:

    5 stars
    Could only blend it for about 2 minutes before my blender died. Still worth it. I needed a new blender anyway.

  13. Rachel says:

    5 stars
    This was easy and delicious! I only have an immersion blender so I added a splash of milk to make it more blendable. Froze it for an additional 20 min before eating. Great recipe!

  14. April says:

    Can you make this ahead a few hours?

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Sure! Just allow it to soften slightly at room temp before serving or it will be difficult to eat with a spoon.

  15. Jessica says:

    Can i use pinapple chunks that are not frozen?

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Of course! It’ll just be more like a smoothie and not Dole Whip.

  16. Debbie says:

    Canโ€™t wait to try this when my granddaughters come to visit. How many does this recipe make.

  17. Kayj says:

    5 stars
    This is so good!!! Easy and perfect for summer

  18. Arvid says:

    Has anybody tried using a food processor?

  19. Faye says:

    5 stars
    This is the original version – they now make it dairy free. But this version is so good.

  20. Marnie says:

    Can you use vanilla yogurt instead of ice cream?

  21. Corrina says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for using ready made ice cream!!

    1. Corrina says:

      5 stars
      Replying to my own comment because I donโ€™t know how to revise it. ? I was trying to say that your recipe was the only one I came across that didnโ€™t require making your own ice cream. Itโ€™s not necessary at all!! After visiting Disneyland last week and having two dole whips, Iโ€™ve been craving them ever since. And this recipe has the same flavor as the one at the park. Maybe the consistency isnโ€™t exact, but they use stabilizers to get that whipped effect. Thank you for sharing and proving that store bought vanilla ice cream creates the same taste just like the park version without having to bother with homemade ice cream. I added a bit of OJ and whipped cream as well and it was fantastic!!

  22. Kathy C says:

    5 stars
    This was perfect. I have tried similar Dole whip recipes but this was the best. Thank you

  23. Sandy M says:

    Can this be made ahead and kept in the freezer for a few days?

    1. Larissa says:

      5 stars
      Wonderfully easy frozen dessert for summer – felt like I was standing in downtown disney while my girls and I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!

  24. Beth says:

    Have you tried other fruits? My family isnโ€™t huge on pineapple. Iโ€™m not good at substituting ingredients. Any advice/recommendations?

    1. Hugh Janus says:

      You can try it with strawberry or pretty much any fruit enjoy

    2. J Morgan says:

      Why would you even take a glance at this recipe then????it’s literally pineapple whip ???

    3. Renee says:

      We use pureed watermelon berries and heavy whipping cream in our ice cream maker. All sugar from melon so it’s no added sugar. We made it that way since we saw recipe in Ladies home journal in about 99. One of my now chef sons first cooking attempts. Best with blueberries or strawberries..

  25. Kelsey says:

    5 stars
    Perfect summer treat!! Iโ€™ve been craving dole whip for months and finally found a good recipe thatโ€™s creamy and not icy! I will be making this over and over!

  26. Dale w says:

    Can you make this with an ice cream freezer

  27. Lily S says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! Itโ€™s so good and tastes like the exact thing!

  28. Sue Benedetti says:

    We just returned a month ago from a magical Disney World trip that included numerous Dole Whips! Iโ€™m going to give this a whirl as a surprise. How long can this be frozen before eating?

  29. Tina says:

    5 stars
    This was perfect! We’ve been missing Disney and this helped. My girls and I loved it.

  30. Karen says:

    5 stars
    The BEST flavor, especially to cool down in the warm days with the Grandkids. I have many memories of going to Disneyland and this was one thing I had to have!

  31. Joan says:

    5 stars
    Many thanks for sharing the recipe – felt like we were at Disneyland in the winter. Can’t wait to go back!

  32. J. Rose says:

    Could “a person” add vodka for an adult treat? Any idea how much vodka could be added without the final product becoming too watery? Thank you!

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      You could definitely add some vodka. Since everyone has a different tolerance level, I can’t say for sure how much you should add, but 1 ounce alcohol to an 8 ounce serving is a good general rule to start with. Taste and adjust from there.

    2. Tiki King says:

      5 stars
      Iโ€™d recommend using rum rather than vodka, particularly Malibu coconut rum, which is a nice combination.

  33. T K Gray says:

    5 stars
    I enjoyed this so much ! Pineapple has become a staple in my pantry for a quick easy fun desserts beverage.

  34. Kathy Graves says:

    Can you use fresh pineapple instead of frozen chunks?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      If you want a smoothie, sure. But for Disney Dole Whip you need frozen pineapple.

      1. Marcia L says:

        Can I used canned pineapple chunks and freeze them or is buying already frozen better?

        1. Amy @Belly Full says:

          Canned is fine, just make sure to pat dry so there’s no excess moisture.

  35. Kate says:

    5 stars
    We haven’t been able to go to Disney in 2 years and the kids have been asking for all the treats we’ve been missing. Found this recipe and it was perfect!

  36. Janet says:

    5 stars
    We haven’t been able to get to Disneyland due to Covid, so this was our little escape. Came out perfectly – thank you!

  37. Debbie says:

    Can I use homemade vanilla ice cream?….the 2 ingredient kind?
    Thanks!

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Sure!

      1. Rachel says:

        Can I just put it in a container instead of swirling it into cups?

        1. Amy @Belly Full says:

          Absolutely.

    2. Jennifer says:

      5 stars
      I’ve never been to Disney . When we lived in Southern California we were only 45 minutes away and we still didn’t go. Now I know what I’ve being missing out on.
      This was so good & super refreshing . I love anything with pineapple so it’s definitely a repeat for me !

  38. Melissa says:

    5 stars
    Good Stuff – A great summer treat

  39. Emma Bull says:

    5 stars
    So yummy!

  40. Debbie says:

    5 stars
    We’ve been missing Disney so much during Covid and can’t wait for the parks to open back up. Found this recipe. It transported me back there for a few minutes – spot on recipe, thank you!

  41. Yvette says:

    5 stars
    We went to Disney last year and completely fell in love with the Dole Whip. This tasted very close to the real deal. Excellent recipe!! Thank you for sharing.

  42. Kelly says:

    5 stars
    This was perfect – exactly what I’ve been craving. We miss Disneyland! *cries*

  43. Amanda says:

    5 stars
    This tasted JUST like when we get it at Disney!! My kids and I THANK YOU!!

  44. Mary says:

    5 stars
    I Love this Dole Whip recipe!

  45. Winn says:

    What machine did you use to make the soft swirl effect?

    1. Amy says:

      Hi Winn – No machine. I explain how to get the swirl in step 2 of the instructions. You can also watch the video for help. Thanks!

    2. Shelly says:

      5 stars
      Loved this, thanks for sharing!

  46. Deanna Smart says:

    5 stars
    It was delicious!

  47. Carol Parmenter says:

    5 stars
    This treat sounds delicious! I know fresh pineapple would be the best flavor, but have you ever tried freezing pineapple chunks that came in a can?

  48. Marcy says:

    Looks delicious, I appreciate the non dairy version as well. Canโ€™t wait to make it.

  49. Denise says:

    5 stars
    Will have to try this

  50. Mom says:

    Looks delicious. Now I just need a blender for all the smoothie recipes you are posting!

    1. Amanda M. says:

      5 stars
      Best dole whip recipe by far!! I’m so excited this was the perfect combination of ingredients to make the classic pineapple dole whip. Especially as southern California is still in lockdown mode and no Disneyland, I’m so happy I can recreate the deliciousness at home!