If you’ve been to Disneyland, you may know that just outside the Tiki Room, on the edge of Adventureland, there’s a little shack selling an addictively creamy and delightful treat called Dole Whip. It’s like pineapple sorbet — and it’s tropical refreshment at its best. We’re SO excited to share this quick & easy DIY version that’s vegan and naturally sweetened!
Just 3 simple ingredients, 5 minutes, and a food processor required to transport you to the bustling streets of Disney, or a relaxing tropical beach — your pick! Let’s whip it up!
How to Make Dole Whip
This naturally sweet, dairy-free take on Dole Whip comes together in a food processor with just 3 simple (and wholesome) ingredients: frozen pineapple, coconut cream, and coconut water.
While frozen pineapple creates the creamy, tart-sweet base, coconut cream adds richness, and coconut water adds sweetness, electrolytes, and enough liquid to get it blending.
For maximizing sweetness, we like to freeze fresh pineapple when it’s at its peak ripeness. We find store-bought frozen pineapple usually isn’t as sweet or flavorful, but it does work in this recipe. You’ll just want to taste test and consider adding the optional agave for a little extra sweetness.
We hope you LOVE this pineapple sorbet! It’s:
Creamy
Bright
Naturally sweet
Inspired by Dole Whip
Quick & easy
& Super tropical!
We love it as a refreshing snack or dessert, especially on hot summer days.
More Sorbet Recipes
- 3-Ingredient Mango Sorbet (No-Churn!)
- Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet (5 Minutes)
- Raspberry Coconut Mango Sorbet
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
5-Minute Pineapple Sorbet (Dole Whip Dupe!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple* (a 10-oz bag yields ~2 cups)
- 1/4 cup canned coconut cream (we like Savoy)
- 1/3 -1/2 cup coconut water
- 1-2 Tbsp agave syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the pineapple is broken down into smaller pieces. Continue to pulse until the food processor begins to run smoothly, scraping down the sides as needed. Once there are very few pineapple pieces visible, leave the processor on for at least 1 minute to achieve the creamiest consistency possible.
- Enjoy immediately for best texture! Alternatively, for a firmer sorbet, transfer to a sealed container and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours, or until ready to serve. If freezing for more than a few hours, remove and thaw for about 10-15 minutes for easy scooping. Keeps in the freezer for up to 2 weeks, but is best when fresh.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of coconut water and without optional ingredients.
Rochelle says
Yes your the best*******
Aw, thanks Rochelle! xoxo
Oona says
This is SOOOO, SOOOOOO, SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!! It’s seriously AMAZING!!! My mom said it is one of the best things she has ever tasted. It had the perfect texture straight out of the food processor. I didn’t even need the optional agave syrup, it was sweet enough from just the coconut water!! I even just used organic frozen pineapple from the store and it was so fresh and yummy! I can’t thank you enough for this recipe!!!!!
Whoop! We’re so glad you and your mom are enjoying it. Thank you for sharing! xo
Nathan says
This recipe is right out of the ball park and then some!!! I made this as part of a bbq for my daughter’s birthday. My granddaughter who is lactose intolerant was able to enjoy this first class “ice cream”. My oldest grandson who said, “I don’t like coconut”, actually had a huge serving and obviously thoroughly enjoyed it. My younger son, who NEVER eats dessert said, “Ohhh…this is really quite good!” KUDOS AGAIN, MB!!!
Woohoo! So glad everyone enjoyed. Thanks for the great review, Nathan!
Lorien says
This is such a great recipe – made it on Saturday morning and ate my portion, fresh, for breakfast. I told my husband that his half was in the freezer. He never ate his portion so I brought it to work and had it for breakfast today. It was perfectly spoonable after about 10-15 minutes. Would definitely make it again. *I’ve never tried Disney’s version but something tells me it’s not nearly as natural as this :)
*Now all I have to find is a “dupe” of the Starbuck’s Paradise Drink ;)
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Lorien. Thank you so much for your kind words and support! xo
Dana says
This is so dang good. I made this into popsicles.
Whoop! We’re so glad you’re enjoying it. Great idea, thank you for sharing, Dana! xo
Laurie says
Coconut cream is a big no-no for a whole food plant based diet and for my high cholesterol. It’s so disheartening to get excited about a delicious, healthy-looking recipe, to then find out I can’t make it. 😕
Hi Laurie, you could try subbing another dairy-free milk of choice. It won’t be quite as thick, but should still be tasty!
Molly says
This was really delicious and easy to make. I will make this again. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Woohoo! Thanks for the great review, Molly!
Stephanie says
This is so good!! Just sweet enough, and refreshing!! I’ve made it several times already and am craving it constantly!! Thanks for sharing😋
Whoop! We’re so glad you’re enjoying it, Stephanie! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Sandra says
I’ve made this today for the first time, it’s so delicious, creamy and refreshing, thank you so much.
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Sandra! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Lydia says
Is the coconut water the liquid at the top of the coconut cream after it is chilled and solidified?
Hi Lydia, coconut water is the liquid from the inside of a fresh coconut. It’s a mostly clear, sweet liquid with less coconut taste than the liquid in the can of coconut cream. You can typically find it bottled at the grocery store either near the shelf-stable juices or in the refrigerated section near water/sports drinks. Hope that helps!
Renee says
Would it be possible to use a can of just coconut milk? A full fat coconut milk like is used for your delicious whipped cream recipe. Thank you!
Hi Renee, it will make it more liquidy/less thick and creamy, so you might want to start with less coconut water to compensate. Hope that helps!
Doreen Tucker says
Would peaches work for this recipe as well? I have an abundance :)
Hi Doreen, we haven’t tested that, but maybe! Our guess is that they wouldn’t get quite as creamy. Let us know if you try it!
Doreen Tucker says
Thanks! I made it last night and it was scrumptious with peaches subbed for pineapple. The only odd thing was the frozen peaches froze a layer of the coconut cream on the bottom of the food processor that wouldn’t mix in. Other than that I give it 5 stars! Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing, Doreen! xo
Doris says
This recipe looks fantastic! However, as a heart patient, I follow a Whole Food Plant Based diet and keep Salt, Sugar and Oil to a bare minimum. My concern is the coconut cream. Would Oat milk be an acceptable substitute? Soy: too strong a taste. Cashew: still too much fat.
Hi Doris, we haven’t tried it but that would probably work well. The flavor will be different, but probably still delicious! Let us know how it goes!
Heather K says
This sounds delicious! Would it work in a high-power blender?
Hi Heather, we didn’t test this in our Vitamix so we aren’t sure if it would work. You would definitely need to use a tamper and possibly add more liquid, so it might turn out more like a thick smoothie and less like sorbet, but would still be tasty. Let us know if you give it a try!
Sahara says
Sounds delish. I use a Champion Juicer to make straight-up sorbet from any frozen fruit. Mostly I ripen and freeze myself. Pineapple, mango, banana/date, blueberry. Just froze nectarines—can’t wait to try. The Champion also makes nut butters, macadamia my current favorite.
Thanks for sharing!
Nancy Greenwalt says
What can I replace the coconut water with in this pineapple sorbet recipe?
Thank You,Nancy
Hi Nancy, something like orange or apple juice would work well, you want something that will help the mixture blend while adding a touch of sweetness. Regular water might also work, but might change the flavor. Let us know how it goes!
Caryn Shore-Genack says
I am really excited about all of these frozen desserts…we are beneficiaries of the free food box distribution and I have Mango AND Pineapple…any suggestions how to reduce the size of the recipe considering it calls for a “can”? Thanks!
Hi Caryn, we aren’t sure we understand the question, but you can reduce the serving size by clicking the “down” arrow next to “Servings” (in the section above the ingredients). Hope this helps!
Nanny G says
Which state do you receive the free food box distribution and receive fresh fruits, if you don’t mind me asking?
I hate to sound so intrusive, but do you have information you might share on the distributions? Thank you SO very much in advance. Have an awesome day