Description
Tropical Hawaiian dole whip popsicles bring pineapple paradise straight to your freezer. Cool, creamy, and refreshingly sweet, these frosty treats will transport you to island bliss with just one lick.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple
- 6 ounces / 177 milliliters pineapple juice
Dairy Component:
- 4 ounces / 118 milliliters heavy whipping cream
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Accessory:
- Popsicle Molds
Instructions
- Pulverize fresh pineapple chunks and pineapple juice in a high-powered blender, creating a smooth tropical liquid base with vibrant fruit essence.
- Gently incorporate whipping cream into the pineapple puree, introducing a luxurious creamy element that transforms the mixture’s texture and flavor profile.
- Optional vanilla extract can be whisked into the blend, enhancing the aromatic complexity and adding subtle depth to the tropical concoction.
- Carefully taste the mixture, adjusting the cream-to-fruit ratio to achieve a perfectly balanced, velvety consistency that promises a refreshing frozen treat.
- Transfer the silky liquid into popsicle molds, ensuring even distribution and minimal air pockets for a smooth, uniform frozen dessert.
- Place the filled molds in the freezer, allowing the popsicles to solidify completely for a minimum of five hours, preferably overnight, to develop optimal flavor and texture.
- When ready to serve, briefly run the mold under warm water to release the popsicles smoothly, revealing a pristine, frosty tropical delight ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect creamy texture by blending pineapple and cream on low speed to prevent over-mixing.
- Use fresh pineapple juice for a more vibrant and authentic tropical flavor profile.
- Whip cream carefully to maintain a light, airy consistency that captures the classic Dole Whip smoothness.
- Freeze popsicles for a minimum of five hours, preferably overnight, to ensure a solid, scoopable treat.
- Optional vanilla extract enhances the dessert’s depth, bringing a subtle warmth to the bright pineapple notes.
- Select high-quality popsicle molds with easy release for clean, picture-perfect frozen treats every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg