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...