Disney’s famous Dole Whip copycat! A tasty blend of frozen pineapple, vanilla ice cream, pineapple juice, and a splash of flavor to bring the magic home.

Love all things pineapple? Try this Grilled Pineapple, Pineapple Chicken, or these Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches.

Bowl of refreshing copycat dole whip, creamy and ready for a sweet treat.

What Is Dole Whip?

As a Disney fan, the treats—Dole® Whips, churros, and carrot cake cookie sandwiches—are always the highlight of my trips.

Since I can’t visit often, I’ve brought the magic home, with the iconic pineapple soft serve. Disney even released their official recipe, making it easy to recreate in your own kitchen. With a few simple tweaks and tips, this version tastes just as good as the one at the parks!

Quick Tip

Dole Whip, created in 1983 for Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room, sponsored by Dole, quickly gained popularity and spread across Disney parks. By 1986, it reached Disney World Florida and is now widely available, but remains synonymous with Disney.

Blender full of frozen pineapple and other ingredients.

Ingredients In Dole Whip

  • Frozen Dole Pineapple: Substitute with fresh, ripe, and frozen pineapple if Dole brand is unavailable.
  • Pineapple Juice: Small cans 100% juice have the best flavor.
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: Vanilla bean is best. Use your extra ice cream in these Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches.
  • Vanilla Extract: Optional, but enriches the overall flavor.
  • Pinch of Salt: Also optional, but it balances and elevates the sweetness.
Creamy pineapple mixture in a blender, perfectly blended.

How To Make Dole Whip

It’s as easy as 1,2,3…

  1. Blend Ingredients: Combine the frozen Dole pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla bean ice cream, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Add vanilla extract if desired.
  2. Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, soft-serve consistency.
  3. Serve Immediately: Serve the Dole Whip immediately for the best texture, just like at Disney parks.
Bowl of homemade dole whip, fluffy and sweet, tempting the taste buds.

Tips For Success

  • Use a Powerful Blender: This helps everything blend smoothly. If you don’t have one, blend in smaller batches—just know the texture might be a little different.
  • How to Get the Swirl: Use a frosting bag with a star tip to make that classic Dole Whip swirl. Scoop the mix into the bag and pipe it into cups or bowls.
  • Adjust the Sweetness: Pineapples can be more or less sweet. If it’s too tart, add a little powdered sugar or more ice cream. If it’s too sweet, add a splash of lime juice or a pinch of salt.

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Bowl of refreshing copycat dole whip, creamy and ready for a sweet treat.
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Dole Whip

By Chelsea Lords
Bring the magic home with this Disney-inspired Dole Whip! A creamy blend of frozen pineapple, vanilla ice cream, and pineapple juice—just like the park favorite!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple frozen, see note 1
  • 1/2 cup 100% pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup vanilla bean ice cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • The fresher (and riper) your pineapple, the better this copycat Dole Whip tastes. I like cutting up a fresh, ripe pineapple and freezing it overnight.
  • In a large, heavy-duty blender, combine the frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Blend until completely smooth. This takes a bit of patience because you’ll need to stop and stir the blender a few times. Avoid adding extra liquid as it will water down the whip, and it won’t have that soft-serve ice cream consistency.
  • Optional: Once smooth, immediately transfer the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and “pipe” the frozen yogurt into serving bowls or cups.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Use either Dole frozen pineapple or a ripe fresh pineapple. Chop it into bite-size pieces and freeze overnight.
Storage: To store leftovers, place the Dole Whip in an airtight container and keep it in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, let it sit out for a few minutes to soften slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.8g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3.6mg | Sodium: 8.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 21.7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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16 Comments

  1. Dana says:

    was reading your pineapple recipe with the crushed pretzel base.
    calls for pudding……do you mean instant pudding?
    thank you.

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    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Yes 🙂 not the pre-made ones, just the ones in the small boxes 🙂

      Reply
  2. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says:

    I will take 12 ziplocks of this please, and you can pipe it right into my mouth. Love that you used the Tahitian in this! Perfect! Good ol Nielsen-Massey.

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  3. Consuelo | Honey & Figs says:

    Same here! Spanish heat is getting unbearable 🙁 I so need to get me some frozen treats as soon as possible!
    This looks brilliant by the way! xxx

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  4. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says:

    OMG this sounds amazing. We live in Southern California and it is SOOO hot! Will be making this soon Chelsea!
    Hope your pregnancy is going well!!

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  5. Mira says:

    Looks so cool and fresh ! Just perfect! Pinning!

    Reply