#Kitchen #Recipe and #HealthyFood: Alyssa Rivers August 06

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Dole Pineapple Whips

Dole Pineapple Whips are the perfect summertime treat that you can make at home. Similar to Disneyland’s and Hawaii’s Dole whips, they are refreshing and quick.

Summer wouldn’t be complete without refreshing drinks to help cool down. Try these winners, Frozen Lemonade, Pina Coladas, and Horchata!

Dole pineapple whip in a glass with fresh pineapple garnish.

The Best Pineapple Dole Whips

One of my FAVORITE things to do in Hawaii was going to the Dole Pineapple Plantation. I begged to go there every day that we were there and I was lucky enough to get to go there twice. Going and getting one of these pineapple dole whips is worth a trip to Hawaii. Soft serve creamy pineapple ice cream with pineapple juice surrounding it making it the best ice cream float you will ever have! It was so fun seeing how huge the plantation is and how the pineapple grows and is harvested. After walking around for a bit, we HAD to get a pineapple dole whips. It literally blows your mind with how amazing it is.

Nothing compares to a Hawaiian pineapple and they are perfectly ripe and sweet! I couldn’t wait to get home and try this recipe for homemade pineapple whips! These were easy to make and really did resemble a dole pineapple whip. Pineapple whips are soft and creamy and so delicious! They are absolutely delicious! Apparently, they are in such high demand they now serve them at all Six Flags and at Disneyland. But you don’t have to travel further than your kitchen for one of these delectable drinks.

What you need for Pineapple Dole Whips Recipe

Simple ingredients combine to make a tropical paradise in a glass. You are going to have this recipe for dole pineapple whips memorized because you will want to make it every day.

Frozen pineapple chunks: You can use canned or fresh pineapple that has been frozen. Also look for frozen pineapple in your freezer section.
Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice would be best but you can use store bought.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is the best and adds zing and freshness.
Sugar: Adds a bit of sweetness. Use less or more depending on your taste.
Vanilla ice cream: Gives the dole whip a nice creamy texture.
Pineapple Juice: Adds extra bit of pineapple flavor and gives it the best consistency.

How to Make Dole Whips

The key to making this dole whip is to have a really good blender. You will want to make sure this is smooth and not chunky.

Blend: Place the frozen pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, vanilla ice cream and pineapple juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Freeze: Put in a gallon sized bag and let freeze for 1 hour or until it reaches desired consistency.
Make it a float (Optional): Scoop the mixture into a cup and pour pineapple juice on top to make it a float!

Adding lemon juice, sugar, ice cream and pineapple juice to blend up.

Quick Tips For Easy Dole Pineapple Whips

Pineapple Dole whips are super refreshing and will cool you and your family off on hot summer days, or can make the perfect evening finisher. Just like these other ice cream treats, Brownie Batter, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Ice Cream in a Bag, this will make your summer amazing!

Blend: The key to a smooth creamy pineapple whip is to have a great blender. One that is high powered and can handle the frozen fruit. If you feel like your blender can’t, don’t fret. Just cut the recipe in half and blend half at a time. Then put together to freeze. Also letting the pineapple thaw slightly will help it blend up easier.
Freeze: Placing it in the freezer allows it to firm up to a good consisentcy. This step can be skipped if you like your consistency and just can’t wait to sip it. I don’t blame you for not waiting either.

Collage of Alyssa at the Dole pineapple plantation.

Variations to Your Pineapple Dole Whips

Pineapple Dole Whips are a favorite but if you don’t love pineapple you can change it out for a different fruit. The basic recipe would stay the same. Adjust the juice to fit the fruit you choose.

Fruit: If you want to mix the pineapple with other fruit or exchange it for a different fruit, the sky is the limit on flavors. Try frozen bananas, peaches, strawberries, raspberries and mangos.
Sugar: Feel free to use less sugar if you want more of a tart flavor or add more for more sweetness. You can also switch it out for a sugar subsitute of choice, such as stevia for lower carbs.
Ice Cream: Vanilla is the perfect mild flavor to compliment pineapple, but you can substitute out for frozen yogurt, sherbert, or even frozen bananas. The frozen bananas are a great non-dairy alternative, although it will change the flavor a bit.

Creamy texture of a pineapple whip up close.

Dole Pineapple Whips

Dole Pineapple Whips are the perfect summertime treat that you can make at home. Similar to Disneyland's and Hawaii's Dole whips, they are refreshing and quick.

Course Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword dole pineapple whips, pineapple beverage, pineapple dole whips, pineapple whips

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 546kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup Pineapple Juice

Instructions

Place the frozen pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, vanilla ice cream and pineapple juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Put in a gallon sized back and let freeze for 1 hour or until it reaches desired consistency.
Scoop the mixture into a cup and pour pineapple juice on top to make it a float!

Notes

Updated on August 6, 2021

Originally Posted on September 12, 2013

Nutrition

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Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are a nutty, decadent dessert made with a graham cracker, coconut, and almond crust. Topped with buttery custard and melted chocolate, this creamy treat is the perfect sweet tooth fix.

Let’s just talk about nutty chocolate bars for a second. They are so hard to resist with how rich, flavorful and ooey-gooey they are! Snickers bars, fantasy fudge, and turtle pecan bars are some of my other favorites sure to be the star of your next party.

Easy Nanaimo Bar Recipe

If you are not familiar with Nanaimo bars, this triple-layer, chocolatey dessert originates from British Columbia, Canada. First appearing in a cookbook in 1952, these bars have now grown to be extremely popular throughout many other countries! This dessert is known by various names- New York slice, London fog bar, and prayer bar to name a few. Honestly, with how insanely good these are, it is no surprise that this Canadian treat has won the hearts of so many. Thinking about the texture of the almond-coconut crust paired with buttery, sweet custard and rich chocolate is enough to get me drooling.

Not only are these super delicious, but easy to make, too! No fancy ingredients are needed here- chocolate, pudding, coconut, almonds, and a couple of other pantry staples are all you need for Nanaimo bars. Then, all you have to do is mix up your crust, add some layers, and voila! An indulgent, delicious treat awaits. These get gobbled up at every family gathering. I have to make sure I grab some for myself before they all disappear. I know my waistline probably hates me, but these bars are so ooey-gooey I can’t resist! With just a few easy steps and ingredients, I know that you, too, will love these tasty treats from BC!

What You Need For Nanaimo Bars Recipe

A lot of these ingredients will probably already be in your pantry, but if not, I promise the grocery store run is worth it to make these bad boys! Nanaimo bars are the ultimate indulgence. You can find exact measurements for each ingredient below.

Butter: For the crust, I use melted, unsalted butter.
Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the crust and melts down to help the ingredients meld together.
Cocoa Powder: Since we are adding sugar separately, I use unsweetened cocoa powder.
Salt: Added to enhance flavor.
Egg: The egg in the crust works to bind everything together.
Graham Cracker Crumbs: This is one of the key flavors of these bars. It adds the best gritty sweetness.
Shredded Coconut: I use sweetened coconut in this recipe.
Almonds: For the perfect amount of nuttiness, I use finely chopped almonds.

Vanilla Pudding Filling

Vanilla Pudding Powder: Pudding is easy to find and tastes delicious, but you can also use Bird’s custard powder for a more traditional filling.
Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar will make your custard sweet while also adding a smooth texture.
Vanilla Extract: I recommend using pure vanilla extract for the best depth of flavor!
Butter: For the filling, I also use unsalted butter, softened.
Heavy Whipping Cream: When whipped together, heavy cream will add the most amazing, light and fluffy texture to your custard filling.

Top Layer of Chocolate

Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips: I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips to balance out the sweetness of the rest of the bar.
Unsalted Butter: Butter will be melted down with the chocolate chips to create a rich, tasty top layer.

How to Make The Homemade Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars only require a few steps of melting, mixing, and layering. This is a great recipe for kids to help out with. It is so fun to see the end result come together!

Prepare Pan: First, line a 9×9 pan with parchment and set aside.
Make Crust Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together until combined. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Mix in the graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut and almonds.
Press Into Pan: Press the crust evenly into the prepared pan and put in the fridge to chill for about 10-15 minutes while you prepare the custard filling.
Make Custard Filling: Next, in the bowl of a mixer combine the pudding powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and softened butter. Mix until combined, Add the heavy whipping cream a tbsp at a time until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Add Custard: When the base layer is nice and firm and cool, add the frosting on top and smooth evenly across it and return to the fridge.
Melt Chocolate: Put the chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted and it all mixes together smooth.
Add Top Layer: Spread the chocolate evenly over the chilled frosting layer. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Serve: Remove from the pan and use a very sharp knife to cut into bars.

The Best Nanaimo Bars Tips

A few simple tips and tricks can ensure you create the most delicious, chocolatey squares possible. Perfecting Nanaimo bars will keep everyone coming back for more!

Adding Egg: Don’t add your egg to a hot pan too quickly or it will curdle. Mix your egg and chocolate together slowly and whisk constantly.
Cutting Your Bars: It is easier to cut through your chocolate top layer at room temperature. Using a sharp knife, score only the tops of your bars, when your chocolate is almost hardened but still maluable. Then, return them to the fridge to finish chilling. Once your bars have chilled completely, you will not only know where to cut your bars but also not crack your chocolate in the cutting process!
Using a Food Processor for Your Crust: If you find it hard to pack down a crust with big pieces of almonds and graham crackers, you can first blend them together in a food processor. This way, you get smaller pieces and ultimately a denser crust.
Nut Substitutes: Instead of almonds, you can substitute for pecans or the traditional walnut.
Fruit Garnish: For a pop of beautiful ruby color and a slight fruity flavor, garnish your Nanaimo bars with cranberry or raspberry.

Storing Your Leftover Dessert Bars

Since they are best served cold, these tasty little bars are great for storing and eating later! Seeing them in my fridge when I’m craving something sweet has been a miracle, honestly.

In the Refrigerator: Nanaimo bars will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Serve straight from the fridge.
In the Freezer: You can also keep your Nanaimo bars in the freezer for 2-3 months in an airtight container. Simply thaw in the fridge before consumption.

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are a nutty, decadent dessert made with a graham cracker, coconut, and almond crust. Topped with buttery custard and melted chocolate, this creamy treat is the perfect sweet tooth fix.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword nanaimo bars, nanaimo bars recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes

Chill 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Servings bars

Calories 644kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers