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Strawberry Dole Whip

Strawberry Dole Whip is a vibrant, dairy-free frozen strawberry soft serve made by blending frozen strawberries with coconut cream (or vanilla ice cream) until intensely smooth. Pipe it into cups for the classic creamy swirl, then serve immediately before it melts.
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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
  

Frozen strawberries
  • 2 cup frozen strawberries
Cream base
  • 0.5 cup coconut cream or vanilla ice cream Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Sweetener
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar or honey Choose based on your preferred sweetness and texture.
Flavorings
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.06 tsp salt A pinch balances the strawberry flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Soften the berries
  1. Let 2 cups frozen strawberries sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to slightly soften. You should see them lose a little of their surface frost while still staying cold.
Blend into soft serve
  1. Blend the softened frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup coconut cream or vanilla ice cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed so the mixture turns bright pink and silky with no visible chunks.
Sweeten to taste
  1. Taste the strawberry mixture and adjust sweetness by adding a little more powdered sugar or honey if desired. The final texture should remain thick like soft serve, ready to pipe.
Pipe and serve
  1. Transfer the blended mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe into cups for the classic Dole Whip swirl. Make a tall spiral swirl so the vivid pink color stands out.
  2. Serve immediately, because it will melt quickly. Pipe and serve right away for the best creamy swirl.

Notes

Pro tip: If your blender struggles, pause and scrape the sides once, then blend again until fully smooth for that signature creamy softness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week; re-blend briefly to restore a soft-serve texture. Freezing may make it firmer, so best results come from serving right after piping. For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream as written; for a richer flavor, choose vanilla ice cream instead.