Dole Whip is a dairy-free, soft serve frozen dessert created by the Dole Food Company in 1983. It is best known for its original pineapple flavor, though other fruit flavors are also available. The dessert is made from a powdered mix combined with water and served from a soft serve machine, making it vegan and gluten-free
. Dole Whip has a light, creamy texture and a sweet, tart pineapple flavor that has earned it a cult following, especially at Disney theme parks where it debuted in 1984 at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and later at Disneyland. It is often enjoyed on its own or as a float with pineapple juice. The treat is low in calories, with about 110 calories per serving (2/3 cup)
. Originally created to withstand Florida's heat, Dole Whip was designed to be a fruit-flavored, colorful soft serve without dairy. It has since become widely popular beyond Disney parks and is now sold in retail stores as well
. In summary, Dole Whip is a refreshing, fruit-flavored, non-dairy soft serve dessert, most famously pineapple-flavored, that originated with Dole and became iconic at Disney parks. It is enjoyed for its creamy texture and tropical taste
