Dole Whip

 

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.