So I know that practically every Disney blogger has their own version of the make-at-home Dole Whip...  Which is funny, because if you really, really wanted to make the real deal at home, the mix is widely available online for purchase.  In fact, I think many would say that the last thing the Disney universe needs is another DIY Dole Whip recipe. 

Yet, here I am, sharing my version.  And it's not exactly complicated...  I dare say, I'm not the first, last, or only person who's come up with this particular technique to make Dole Whips, though I can say honestly that I did come up with it on my own through experimentation (which isn't saying much, this is so simple I feel a little silly for even sharing it).

Now, this begs the answer to the obvious question "if you can make the real stuff by just ordering the mix, why don't you do that?"  Well, simply put, the mix comes in a bag that makes 70 servings.  While I know you don't make them all at once, I would have a hard time figuring out how exactly to store a bag that presumably weighs several pounds so that I can make Dole Whips on demand from now until the end of time.  Because even I, who could have Dole Whips every day, wouldn't even begin to know what to do with so much mix.

The other issue, and I know this sounds ludicrous, is that I think when it comes to making ice cream, I'm jinxed.  Something always goes wrong.  Either the drum isn't frozen all the way or I don't have enough ice or it doesn't set right...  So spending $25, plus shipping, to ruin 70 servings of Dole Whip mix just sounds like the opposite of fun to me.  I'm not opposed to fine-tuning my ice cream skills, but not with something that costs so much and makes so much.

Finally, it's a lot cheaper and easier to buy a bag of frozen pineapples and try to
make a Dole Whip out of that than the options above.  In the end, what's cheaper and easier usually is what wins out for me.  Like I said before, this is so easy it's stupid.

For my version, I use my handy, dandy Yonanas machine.  For those who don't have one, no fear...  A good blender can do roughly the same thing with maybe a slightly less creamy texture (seeing as I do not have a good blender, I can't really compare the results between the two...  My blender stinks, so whatever I get would be much waterier).  That said, I really encourage checking out a Yonanas machine though, especially if you're into clean or healthy eating and struggle with giving up sweet treats.  I've put everything from bananas to smoothie mixes through to make really great, healthy dessert options, and there are so many great recipes out there...  Besides mine, I mean.

The only thing I sometimes switch up when I make my Dole Whips is the whipped

topping.  The real deal Dole Whips are vegan friendly with no dairy, so I suppose

the most authentic way to serve this is without the whipped topping.  I, however, like a really creamy texture, so I like to add the whipped topping.  It's all personal taste, and personally, I think it tastes more like the real deal with the whipped topping.  But if you're a purist, skip the whipped topping and I promise, you'll still be in heaven.  The consistency is light, though admittedly not as light as the in-park soft serve, but close enough for me. 

Now, on with the recipe.  Seriously, it's insanely easy.  Nobody throw anything at me for posting this.  I did warn everybody.  It's easy.  Embarrassingly easy.  Don't make me write how to make this a Dole Whip Float...  Just put pineapple juice in a glass and scoop some of this on top.  Easy.  Super, duper easy.

I'd be ashamed to post my Citrus Swirl recipe because that's even easier.

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 Dole Whip

Inspired by the Dole Whips served at Aloha Isle and Captain Cook's at The Polynesian Village Resort

 

°o°  1 16-ounce bag of Dole frozen pineapple chunks
°o°  1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)

°o°  Water (if using a blender)

Remove pineapple chunks from freezer.  Allow to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

Using a Yonanas machine, feed the pineapple chunks into the chute.  Using the

plunger, push through the feeder into a bowl.  Disassemble unit and scrape out remaining whipped pineapple.  

If desired, mix in whipped topping until thoroughly blended.  Serve immediately.
 

If using a blender, add pineapple into the blender and blend on puree, adding water slowly in a thin stream while the blender is running as needed, to achieve desired consistency.

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I warned everybody, this was ridiculously easy.

 

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Hey there gang! 

First, I want to offer an apology and an explanation... First, the apology... Sorry that it's been forever since I posted any updates, to either here or the blog. I promise, I've thought of everybody here all the time and the blast I had re-creating Disney for the home cooks out there. This was, is, and probably will always be one of the projects I think back on with pride, as I never, ever, EVER thought this blog would have the reach that it has now grown to have. The opportunities that have opened up to me as a result have been breathtaking, so I apologize that I've kind of returned that favor the readers have given my by giving me their time, attention and praise, by disappearing into Never Land. I hate that I did that to you guys and I promise that I'm in the process of rectifying it even as we speak.

Secondly, the explanation... Shortly after the last blog post, I was diagnosed with persistent degenerative Lyme disease, discovered after an infected tick bite go so badly infected, it resulted in a trip to the ER, bed rest, and a total lifestyle change. The months after was a combination of discovering the symptoms the disease would bring on, managing them, and trying to maintain some semblance of a normal life. Unfortunately, in the process of doing so, my blog fell to the wayside. It was never my intention to stop posting for a time, but the circumstances of my life, the illness and resulting symptoms, and a desire for privacy in managing them with my family just took away the time I had to maintain it.

I'm not trying to excuse taking a break (without telling anybody), merely explain what happened, where I went, and why I didn't give anybody any sort of indication of what was going on. I do want to say that I have read all your comments, here, on the blog, tons on Pinterest, and I don't think any of you guys will ever realize how uplifting it was to see that, despite everything, the life my blog had taken on even without me attending it regularly was growing and growing and people were meeting and coming together and sharing cooking stories as a result of the recipes I shared.

By way of an update on how things are now, there are good days, bad days, but most of all, the good days are now outweighing the bad. Life is getting back to normal and I'm so appreciative of that. For those who asked (you guys have such an awesome memory!), I did realize my dream of running in RunDisney's Wine and Dine Half Marathon in November, and I did finish despite spending about 12 hours in the ER just 2 days before my flight to Florida. I am enrolled in the Glass Slipper Challenge for the Princess Half (I signed up before my diagnosis), and my participation for that remains in the air, but I hope for the best.

As for the blog, I'm excited and eager to share that I'm making plans to again begin updating it. Slowly but surely, I'll get to the comments here and on the blog, and I'll begin adding new content soon. I may not be updating as often per week as I was before, but I'll certainly be updating it more frequently than once every six months...

Finally, I want to thank everybody for hanging in there even though you guys as readers were more active than I was as the author. I appreciate it and I can't wait to start sharing new recipes, food experiences, pictures, and memories with you guys, hopefully, as soon as this week.

Thank you and much love,
Jerusha
(aka The Disney Chef)

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