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Strawberry Dole Whip

Strawberry Dole Whip is a vibrant, dairy-free frozen strawberry soft serve made by blending frozen fruit into a smooth, creamy swirl. It’s bright pink, intensely fruity, and piped into cups for a classic soft-serve look that melts fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
softening 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Dole Whip base
  • 2 cup frozen strawberries Let sit to slightly soften before blending.
  • 0.5 cup coconut cream or vanilla ice cream Use coconut cream for dairy-free results.
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar or honey Adjust to taste after blending.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Adds brightness and helps the flavor pop.
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract Rounds out the strawberry flavor.
  • 0.125 tsp salt Balances sweetness; keep to a pinch.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Soften and blend
  1. Let the frozen strawberries sit for 5 minutes to slightly soften, then proceed while they still feel cold. You’re looking for a surface that yields a bit when pressed, but not fully thawed.
  2. Blend the strawberries, coconut cream (or vanilla ice cream), powdered sugar (or honey), lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape the blender as needed and continue blending until no icy bits remain.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as needed by adding a little more powdered sugar or honey. Blend again briefly so the flavor changes fully incorporate.
Pipe and serve
  1. Transfer the soft serve to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Hold it upright so the swirl comes out with visible ridges.
  2. Pipe into cups for the classic Dole Whip swirl and serve immediately. Watch for the swirl to keep its shape for the first few seconds, since it will melt quickly.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, blend right after the 5-minute softening step; if it warms too much, chill briefly in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before piping. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the freezer up to 1 week, then re-blend with 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or coconut cream to regain soft-serve texture. Freezing works well, but the swirl look is best fresh. Dietary swap: use vanilla ice cream if you’re not avoiding dairy, keeping the same measurements.