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Strawberry Dole Whip

Strawberry Dole Whip is a frozen, strawberry-forward dairy-free blended dessert that turns into a soft-serve swirl. Blend frozen strawberries with pineapple concentrate until smooth and immediately scoopable, then finish with a maraschino cherry for a bright pink top.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry base
  • 3 cup frozen strawberries Use unsweetened frozen strawberries for best flavor control.
  • 1 can (12 oz) frozen pineapple juice concentrate Thaw slightly if very stiff, so it blends smoothly.
  • 0.25 cup water Helps the blender reach a smooth soft-serve texture.
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar Add only if you want extra sweetness; optional but included for the classic taste.
  • 1 maraschino cherry for topping Optional garnish for the hero finish.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Blend to soft-serve
  1. Add the frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, and water to a food processor. Blend until smooth and soft-serve consistency is achieved, using short pulses to help the mixture spin evenly and turn vibrant pink.
  2. Taste the blended mixture and add the powdered sugar if extra sweetness is desired. Blend again until the sugar fully disappears and the texture stays thick and scoopable.
Serve immediately
  1. Divide the soft-serve into serving cups or cones. Top with a maraschino cherry if desired and serve immediately for the best thick swirl.

Notes

Pro tip: blend in pulses and stop to scrape down the processor sides if ice crystals cling—this keeps the texture like true soft-serve. Storage: best eaten right away; any leftovers keep in the freezer up to 1 day, but will firm and lose swirliness (thaw 2–3 minutes, then re-blend briefly). Dietary swap: this recipe is naturally dairy-free; if you want even lighter sweetness, reduce powdered sugar or skip it.