Watermelon Dole Whip
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The classic Disney Pineapple Dole Whip gets a fun summer twist with watermelon! This Watermelon Dole Whip is a luscious, creamy no-bake treat that’s so easy to…well…whip up! So delicious on a hot day.
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It’s been a few years since Dole Whip became the trending summer dessert but it’s still a favorite in our house! We love the original Disney Pineapple Dole Whip but it’s so fun to play around with other fruits and flavors. This watermelon Dole Whip is one of our favorites. Watermelon is one of those flavors that screams “summer” and it’s so light and refreshing!
For more summery watermelon recipes, don’t miss our Watermelon Salad and Watermelon-Mint Soda, either.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Optional sugar. The sweetness from watermelon to watermelon can vary greatly. If you get a really good one that doesn’t need additional sugar added, then simply omit it.
- Make a float instead. Fill a glass halfway with pureed watermelon juice, followed by some of the ice cream whip mixture, and top it off with a maraschino cherry and chocolate chips.
- Make it dairy free. Replace the ice cream with 1/3 cup coconut milk to make it a vegan treat.
- Make the iconic swirl. To 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 open “star” tip.
- Not into watermelon? That’s ok. You can swap it out with almost any fruit and its juice. Strawberry and raspberry would be delish!
Watermelon Dole Whip
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pureed watermelon juice, (that's been strained through a sieve)
- 1 & 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups frozen seedless watermelon chunks
- 1 tablespoon sugar, (optional depending on the sweetness of your watermelon)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- splash of lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender (in the order listed); blend until smooth and ultra creamy, pushing down the frozen watermelon chunks if necessary, about 2 minutes.
- Freeze the mixture for about 40 minutes (or until firm, but not completely solid), then transfer to a piping bag with a 1M “star” tip (to get that iconic Dole Whip swirl.)
- Swirl into dessert glasses. Sprinkle with some mini chocolate chips.
- To help the soft-serve hold its shape longer, freeze the swirled whip another 20-30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
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.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Watermelon Dole Whip Step by Step
- Gather your ingredients. 3 ounces pureed and strained watermelon juice, 1 & 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, 2 cups frozen seedless watermelon chunks, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, splash of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend. Place everything in a blender (in the order listed); blend until smooth and ultra creamy, pushing down the frozen watermelon chunks if necessary, about 2 minutes.
- Freeze and Pipe. Freeze the mixture for about 40 minutes (or until firm, but not completely solid), then transfer to a piping bag with a 1M “star” tip (to get that iconic Dole Whip swirl.) Swirl into dessert cups.
- Serve. To help the soft-serve hold its shape longer, freeze the swirled whip another 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Proper Storage
Any leftover watermelon Dole Whip should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. It’s best enjoyed within a month or so.
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Delicious recipe!