Impossibly Creamy Strawberry-Pineapple Whip

Looking for a refreshing summer treat that’s not quite as decadent as ice cream — but will cool you down and satisfy your soft-serve cravings all the same? I’ve got just the one. It’s a fun new twist on Dole Whip, and it’s even better than Disney’s.

Dole Whip — the fruity, creamy, dairy-free treat that tastes like a hybrid of pineapple sorbet and soft serve — has become synonymous with Disney theme parks. But when you make it at home, you get the advantage of choosing whatever flavor your heart desires. That, and you don’t have to pay to enter the theme park. Here’s how to do it.

Start with the classic pineapple whip formula: 8 ounces frozen pineapple chunks + 1/2 frozen banana + 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk + 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. To make a different flavor, swap out the frozen pineapple with your favorite frozen fruit, and keep everything else the same. The banana and coconut milk lend creaminess, while the pineapple juice adds just the right amount of sweetness.

I prefer to blitz the ingredients in a food processor, but a powerful blender works, too. The mixture will look too dry at first, but it will eventually come together, which is why you just add a splash of pineapple juice upfront (you’re looking for the consistency of soft serve ice cream, so it should be thicker than a smoothie). If it’s struggling to come together, you can drizzle in a bit more juice until it does.

This recipe calls for one batch of strawberry whip and one batch of pineapple, which you’ll swirl together for maximum fruity flavor. Other fun flavors include cherry, mixed berry, and mango — a personal favorite of mine. If you choose to make two flavors, transfer the first to the freezer while you make the second to keep it from melting.