Description
This refreshing Strawberry Dole Whip is a creamy, dairy-free frozen treat that perfectly balances sweet strawberry flavor with tropical notes of pineapple and coconut. Ready in minutes, it’s the ideal homemade dessert for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the frozen strawberries, pineapple juice, coconut milk, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more pineapple juice or coconut milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more powdered sugar, one teaspoon at a time. Blend again briefly to combine thoroughly. Remember that frozen treats taste less sweet when frozen, so you may want to make it slightly sweeter than you think necessary.
- Serve Immediately: For a soft-serve consistency, serve the Dole Whip right away by spooning it into bowls or using a piping bag with a star tip to create the classic swirl effect that mimics the original Dole Whip. The mixture will begin to melt quickly, so work fast for the best presentation.
- Optional Freezing: If you prefer a firmer texture similar to ice cream, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 20-30 minutes. Stir halfway through the freezing time to prevent ice crystals from forming and ensure an even, creamy texture throughout.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Serve your Strawberry Dole Whip as is, or enhance the presentation with fresh strawberry slices, a sprig of mint, or a light drizzle of honey. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your strawberries are completely frozen.
- You can substitute the coconut milk with almond milk, oat milk, or regular dairy milk.
- For a sweeter version, you can use vanilla-flavored milk or add a drop of vanilla extract.
- This recipe is best consumed immediately after preparation, as it tends to lose its fluffy texture when stored for too long.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of strawberry extract.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg