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Strawberry Dole Whip

Strawberry Dole Whip is a bright pink, blender-made frozen strawberry soft serve with a smooth, creamy swirl. This easy strawberry frozen dessert uses frozen fruit and coconut cream for a dairy-free, classic Dole Whip texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
soften 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Dole Whip base
  • 2 cup frozen strawberries Use fully frozen strawberries for the creamiest soft-serve texture.
  • 0.5 cup coconut cream Or substitute vanilla ice cream if you’re not dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cup vanilla ice cream Use instead of coconut cream for a non-dairy-free version.
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar Optional option: replace with honey for a more mellow sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp honey Optional option: replace powdered sugar with honey.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Brightens the strawberry flavor.
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract Adds a classic ice-cream aroma.
  • 0.0625 salt A small pinch balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Soften and blend
  1. Let the frozen strawberries sit for 5 minutes to slightly soften, so they blend into a smooth, swirlable soft serve. You want them still cold with no melted pooling at the edges.
  2. Blend the strawberries with coconut cream, powdered sugar (or honey), lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed for an even, bright-pink texture.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding a little more powdered sugar or honey if you prefer it sweeter. The final flavor should read intensely fruity, not sharp.
Pipe and serve
  1. Transfer the soft serve to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip to form the classic Dole Whip swirl. Keep it ready to pipe so the texture stays thick.
  2. Pipe into cups and serve immediately, since it will melt quickly. Watch for a tall, rosette-like swirl that holds its ridges in the cup.

Notes

For the creamiest, thickest swirl, keep everything very cold and blend until fully smooth with no visible strawberry chunks. Serve right away (best within 5 minutes) for the signature texture; it will melt as it warms. Refrigeration isn’t recommended for storage because it loses the soft-serve body. For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream; for a classic ice-cream texture, swap in vanilla ice cream.