Description
This refreshing Strawberry Dole Whip is a dairy-free, tropical frozen treat made with frozen strawberries, pineapple juice, and creamy coconut milk. Sweetened with a touch of sugar and brightened by lemon juice, it’s a smooth, creamy dessert perfect for warm days. The recipe requires no cooking and can be prepared quickly with just a blender, offering a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional soft serve.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Place 2 cups of frozen strawberries into a blender or food processor, ensuring they are packed but not overly compacted to allow smooth blending.
- Add pineapple juice: Pour 1 cup of pineapple juice into the blender with the frozen strawberries to provide a tropical sweetness and blendable texture.
- Incorporate coconut milk: Add 1/2 cup of coconut milk to add creaminess and richness to the mixture.
- Sweeten the mix: Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to balance the tartness of the strawberries and pineapple juice.
- Add tartness: Squeeze in 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to enhance the flavor with a subtle citrus tang.
- Blend ingredients: Blend all the ingredients together on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, typically about 1-2 minutes.
- Scrape the sides: Stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary to incorporate any unmixed pieces.
- Check consistency: Once blended, examine the texture; it should be creamy but thick enough to hold its shape.
- Adjust texture if needed: If the mixture is too thick, add a little more pineapple juice and blend again to reach desired softness.
- Serve immediately: Pour or scoop the Dole Whip into serving cups and enjoy right away for the best texture.
- Optional presentation: For a traditional soft serve look, transfer the mixture into a piping bag and pipe it into cups or cones.
- Freeze if preferred: If a firmer, more sorbet-like texture is preferred, place the Dole Whip in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is dairy-free and perfect for those avoiding lactose.
- Adjust the sugar amount based on your preference and sweetness of pineapple juice.
- For a smoother texture, make sure to blend long enough and scrape down the sides.
- Serve immediately for soft serve texture or freeze longer for a firmer consistency.
- You can substitute frozen pineapple chunks for some of the strawberries to increase pineapple flavor.
