At-Home Dole Whip Experiments
 

Figured I'd cross-post this here, since there are fans of the yummy swank that is Dole Whip. ;)

I found Dole Whip mix available for purchase online at http://www.uec-hawaii.com/products2.html (it's the 3rd item down).

I have big, big plans for this stuff. Not only will it be used in a small soft-serve machine, but I plan on mixing it in a blender with some ice and Malibu for a little Drinki Drinki. ;)

Also - I am going to reconstitute some of it into a syrup consistency and add it to my fresh soda water in an experiment to make Enchanted Tiki Soda.

EXPERIMENT A - ENCHANTED TIKI SODA - PREPARATION

Behold - the blessed Dole Whip mix in its purest form! (Transferred to clear bag for your viewing pleasure):



For this experiment, I took 1/4 cup dry mix and added just enough water to make a thick syrup as shown:



Then, I filled a bottle with water and carbonated it with our wonderful little soda maker:



Then, I slowly poured the tiki godly nectar into the water and...... WHOA!!! Dole Whip "syrup" + fizzy water = big ol' messy enchanted volcano of pineapple goodness:



Once the bubbles settled a bit more, I capped it and mixed it, thus resulting in Enchanted Tiki Soda:



Only slightly disappointing, the little bits of pineapple(?) had settled within:



Now, I'm just waiting 15 minutes for the fizz to settle so it can be opened for a taste test.......... (to be continued about 15 minutes from now)

EXPERIMENT A - ENCHANTED TIKI SODA - TASTE EXHIBIT
(aka "Disneyphile's Fast Pass to Hell")

Looks delightfully refreshing, doesn't it:



Time for MAG-ni-fi-cation....... It looks like an old effect from Adventure Through Inner Space, that's for sure.....:



At this point, I was tempted to turn back, but persisted with my hopes of a newfound discovery that would earn my praise in Disney geek communities around the world!

I'll put it this way, greed is a bad thing, kids. A really, really, bad thing. Drinking this stuff was comparable to licking Tangaroa's backside.

This was the resulting sediment still clinging to the glass, or crawling up the sides, I'm not sure:



FINAL RESULT: EXPERIMENT FAILED. (Do NOT try this at home. Ever. For the love of Walt, just say "no"!!!)

NEW NAME: ENCHANTED TIKI SODA - UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

More experiments to follow in the coming days, once I recover.

EXPERIMENT B - DOLE WHIP PIE - PREPARATION

I got this crazy idea to replace the sugar in my usual quick no-bake cheesecake recipe with dry Dole Whip mix and make Dole Whip Pie.

It required - one 8-ounce package each of sour cream, Cool Whip, and creamcheese, plus a graham cracker crust and 1/3 cup of Dole Whip mix.



First, I added the Dole Whip mix in with the softened cream cheese:



Then, I added in the sour cream:



I started mixing, watching in awe as that creamy yellow color began to take over, as well as that familiar scent that sends us on a mental vacation to Hawaii with every whiff:



Once mixed, I paused for a moment, and prayed to all the Tiki gods for this to turn out, because it was already looking appetizing:



Then, it was time to fold in the Cool Whip:



Finally, the sacred creaminess was fully blended, ready to be spooned into the crust (or into my mouth, tempting as it was... but, I was a good girl):



Praise Tangaroa!!! We now have Dole Whip Pie!



Now, it has to set for at least an hour in the fridge, but that didn't stop me from taking an initial taste test......... :



Behold!!! For, I have stumbled upon a truly enchanting dessert fit for all the tiki gods!!!! Really - this stuff is goooooooooooooooooooooooood!!! :snap:

A further taste sampling and report will follow later on Sunday (the 11th), after a lucky panel of ladies will indulge in this cloud of pineapple heaven at Morrigoon's hut.

(To be continued.............)

I'm still a Dole Whip virgin, guess I'd better pop that pineapple cherry next trip to DL, eh Lisa?;)

Disneyphile - what a great thread!
I (im)patiently await your findings.
Keep 'em coming!

I love your toaster.




...and your dedication to all things Dole Whip.

Thank you for sharing. The pie looks delicious, I love making no bake cheese cakes and experiment with them all the time. Let us know if it tastes as good as it looks.
I eagerly await the rest of the experiments, especially the soft serve. They make small soft serve machines? Looks like I'm not up on my small appliances lately. We just got an ice shaver for snow cones and a few drink experiments.
Thanks, the pictures are great!!

Disneyphile, you are a true tiki pioneer. :)

The cheesecake looks very yummy!

The enchanted tiki soda looked like some sort of rocket engine oxidizer...

YUM!!!! I want me some of that cheesecake!

Disneyphile rocks. :cool:

Did miss something?

These seem to be the advanced variations, how did making the Dole Whip itself go?

When I was last over at Tom's farms here, near Corona, I saw a sign in the window advertising Dole Whips. If we weren't on our way out, I would have ran in to see how it compared. Next time...

Wait - you can get a kitchen counter-sized soda maker?!

You mean you don't have one? It's pretty standard kitchen equipment. The decaffeinating attachment will cost you an arm and a leg, though.



Just kidding. I wondered the same thing. No more fuzzy water going flat in the fridge, eh?

The things I could do with a soda maker! Too bad the dole whip soda didn't work, though.

The plethora of Disney items at Casa Phile/Potter is astounding

And didn't someone around here get a Dole-Whip MACHINE?

www.sodaclubusa.com

:D

OMG! We totally need another kitchen appliance! We have way too much counter space!

Why, back in my day we just used one of these contraptions. ;)

Thanks DP! I'm SO getting one of these!

Now, have you made the soft serve yet? I'm craving that cheesecake! :p

*boo hoo*

It's so boring down here in Australia.

....does a home deli slicer beat a soft serve machine ?? Naahhhh. :blush:

Keep experimenting !! How about Dole-whip flavoured Crisco ? (Boys, stop grinning :p )

This is why I need a giant kitchen.

OMG--they have one that looks like a penguin. Too cute!

EXPERIMENT B - DOLE WHIP PIE - TASTE EXHIBIT

(Crazy Legs has photos - maybe she'll post 'em!)

Anyway, we sliced into the pie yesterday, and it was delish!!

However, it was noted by one gal that the Dole Whip flavor was a little subdued, so I'll probably up the amount a bit in the next one, and decrease the sour cream, so that it will have a bit more "enchantment".

It was like eating a slice of heaven though - nice and creamy with a hint of everyone's favorite Tiki Room flavor.

EXPERIMENT RESULTS: SUCCESS!!!!

(And no, I still haven't gotten our ice cream maker yet, so I haven't been able to make just plain ol' Dole Whip. However, one of my friends sent me a Wiki link on how to use two ziploc bags as an ice cream maker, so I might try that soon.)

Share, please ? I don't have an ice-cream maker yet..... :D

http://home.att.net/~teaching/science/icecream.pdf


THis is the basics, you can find it in a ton of places. We've used it at school to teach science, or to occupy children during the summer boredoms.

Dole Whip Cheesecake? When will you sell it and how soon can you ship it?!

My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!

You know. I have a small ice cream maker that I NEVER use..........

Hugs, Ponine !!

I'm going to try this tonight !! (With artificial sweetner of course...) :D

Hey, send it to Austrailia!!!!
The worst part about sending stuff to the bear? Trying to figure out the amount of paperwork needed to send a package. Or HOW to fill it all out.

To the point that I have a package for him, and just keep avoiding the PO.

You're quite right there - I think that AP doesn't stand for Australia Post, but now means Always Paranoid !

Yeah, like you'd declare dangerous goods if you were sending them. You never know when a tube of Vegemite's going to spontaneously combust in the mail.....

Hmmmmm Vegemite Icecream.........

If I had a dollar for every time I've heard scaeagles say this...

What about Vegemite Whip??!!:cool:

BTW, I wouldnt be surprised if the salts in the carbonation didn't thicken the Carragennan thickner in the Dole Whip mix, causing the coagulation to occur in your first experiment. If you could first well mix the Dole Mix to a thinner more uniform consistancy, then add the carbonation or carbonated liquid with less final viscocity, it may work better. A stick blender may help in about 3 times the water you started with. Then perhaps using a lemon lime soda (I know, you would rather use the beautifull machine taking up valuble real estate on your counter) would work.

~Bob

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Disneyphile, I love your kitchen and your tenacity!!!! Me likey the Dole Whip!:D