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Cottage Cheese Dole Whip

Cottage cheese Dole Whip is a tropical, protein-packed pineapple soft serve made by blending frozen pineapple into a silky, lump-free base. It pipes like the classic Dole Whip swirl with a vivid yellow-cream texture and a sweet-tart finish from lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Base
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese Full-fat helps the soft-serve texture stay creamy after blending.
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks Keep frozen; the cold fruit is what creates the soft-serve consistency.
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave Start with this amount, then adjust sweetness after blending.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Adds brightness so the sweetness tastes balanced.
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract Rounds out the pineapple flavor.
  • 0.25 tsp salt A small pinch enhances sweetness; use as directed.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Blend into silky pineapple soft serve
  1. Add full-fat cottage cheese, frozen pineapple chunks, honey or agave, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to a high-powered blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed for an even texture (at least 2 minutes).
  3. Continue blending for at least 2 minutes total until the texture is silky with no cottage cheese lumps, with a thick, creamy consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding a little more honey or agave if needed, then blend briefly (about 15 seconds) to recombine.
Pipe and serve
  1. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  2. Pipe into cups for a Dole Whip swirl, aiming for a tall, soft-serve peak.
  3. Serve immediately for the creamiest swirl texture.

Notes

Pro tip: For the smoothest, lump-free texture, use frozen pineapple that’s not thawed and scrape the blender sides at least once during blending. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 day; the texture will firm as it warms, so re-blend briefly if needed. Freezing is not recommended because it can become grainy after thawing. For a dairy-light option, use low-fat or part-skim cottage cheese, but expect a slightly less creamy swirl.