Make Pineapple Dole Whip at home with this easy copycat recipe inspired by the delicious pineapple drinks at Disney. It is easy to make and kids of all ages will love the refreshing pineapple smoothie this summer. Tangy, sweet and fresh the flavors of this Dole Whip copycat recipe will become a family summer favorite treat.
Copycat Dole Whip Recipe to Make At Home
Our children love pineapple and since our road trip to Disney they can’t get enough of this frothy drink that is known as Dole Whip at the Disney properties.
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As the weather warms up and families prepare for a fun-filled summer vacation with their kiddos, it’s the perfect time to start planning some special treats to beat the heat.
What better than a fun and delicious Disney inspired kids drink?
I know that in our homes, anything Disney is a sure win and when you add some fun straws, a few rainbow candies and a dollop of ice cream our kids are hopped up on happy.
Homemade Pineapple Whip Recipe
A play on a Magic Kingdom fan favorite, the Disney pineapple whip is sure to make your princes and princesses feel like a day spent in the backyard sprinkler is as wonderful as a day at the Disney parks.
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Pineapple Drink ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz. each) crushed pineapple
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip
- Pineapple juice (as much or as little as you want)
instructions to Make Pineapple Drink
Step 1
Drain the crushed pineapple and reserve 2 tbsp. of juice. Set aside.
Step 2
Place pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar and reserved juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Blend just a bit longer than you think you need to ensure it won’t be lumpy.
Step 3
Pour into a gallon zipped freezer bag and store flat in the freezer for about 1-1/2 hours until it becomes a slushy consistency.
Step 4
In a large bowl, gently fold the pineapple mixture into a Cool Whip until blended. Return to the freezer for about 1 hour until completely frozen.
Step 5
Scoop the ice cream into a glass and fill the rest of the way with your juice. Fancy it up with sprinkles, fruit, whipped cream, or anything else your little hearts desire!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the summer vacation!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Additional Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz. each) crushed pineapple
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. lime juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip
- Pineapple juice (as much or as little as you want)
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple and reserve 2 tbsp. of juice. Set aside.
- Place pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar and reserved juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Blend just a bit longer than you think you need to ensure it won’t be lumpy.
- Pour into a gallon zipped freezer bag and store flat in the freezer for about 1-1/2 hours until it becomes a slushy consistency.
- In a large bowl, gently fold the pineapple mixture into a Cool Whip until blended. Return to the freezer for about 1 hour until completely frozen.
- Scoop the ice cream into a glass and fill the rest of the way with your juice. Fancy it up with sprinkles, fruit, whipped cream, or anything else your little hearts desire!
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What a delicious kids drink! How did your children like this frothy tropical pineapple drink? Did it taste like the Dole whip that you got at Disney?