Description
Whip up this Easy Strawberry Dole Whip! A quick, tropical frozen dessert, blending sweet strawberries, pineapple, and a hint of lemon into a smooth, creamy dream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 medium frozen banana (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chilled
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or agave nectar), adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the frozen strawberries, frozen banana (if using), chilled pineapple juice, maple syrup, lemon juice, and the pinch of salt into a high-speed blender or a robust food processor.
- Step 2: Begin blending the mixture on a low speed, gradually increasing to high. Use a tamper if your blender has one to push the ingredients into the blades, or stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula as needed to ensure even blending.
- Step 3: Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, resembling a soft-serve ice cream consistency. This process may take a few minutes and require patience to achieve the perfect texture.
- Step 4: Taste the "Dole Whip" and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding a little more maple syrup. If the mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon of pineapple juice; if it's too thin, add a few more frozen strawberries and blend again.
- Step 5: Serve the Easy Strawberry Dole Whip immediately in bowls or piped into serving glasses for an authentic soft-serve look. Enjoy your quick tropical frozen dessert!
Notes
- This delightful whip is best enjoyed fresh for its signature soft-serve texture; if you have any leftovers, freeze them and then simply re-blend with a tiny splash of juice to revive its creamy goodness.
- Since this is a frozen delight, 'reheating' isn't the goal! If your Dole Whip hardens in the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or give it a quick pulse in the blender with a tablespoon of pineapple juice to restore its perfect scoopable texture.
- Elevate your serving by garnishing with a fresh strawberry slice, a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, or even a tiny umbrella to fully embrace the vibrant tropical experience!
- For the ultimate velvety-smooth finish, be patient with your blender; truly scrape down the sides and use a tamper diligently until the mixture is unbelievably creamy, resisting the urge to add extra liquid prematurely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 95
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 17g