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• July 21, 2023
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  • dole whip
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Get ready for DOLE Whip Day! Last week, we unveiled a Guide to DOLE Whip Day 2023, featuring delectable treats from Disney Parks and beyond. Today, we're adding a touch of magic by sharing a delightful recipe for Pineapple Cupcakes inspired by the famous DOLE Whip from Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Disney’s talented chefs crafted a mouthwatering pineapple mousse-filled cupcake, topped with luscious pineapple buttercream and adorned with a cherry. The combination of yellow and white buttercream gives the cupcakes the iconic DOLE Whip swirl appearance. These are the perfect way to celebrate DOLE Whip Day in the comfort of your home.

And now, the recipe is here! You can use your favorite yellow cupcake recipe or a reliable box mix as the base for this delightful creation. If you happen to have any leftover pineapple mousse, it pairs wonderfully with graham crackers or makes for a delectable fruit dip. Trust us; it's delightful all on its own too! Enjoy the DOLE Whip Day celebrations with these delightful Pineapple Cupcakes.

PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES INSPIRED BY DOLE WHIP

Contempo Café, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Makes 12 Cupcakes

PINEAPPLE MOUSSE

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons pineapple-flavored powdered gelatin

PINEAPPLE BUTTERCREAM

• 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons pineapple-flavored powdered gelatin
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole milk

CUPCAKES

• 12 vanilla cupcakes, from a favorite recipe or box mix
• Yellow food coloring
• Orange food coloring
• 12 maraschino cherries

FOR PINEAPPLE MOUSSE:

1. Whip heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Set aside.
2. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until very hot, but not boiling. Whisk in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
3. Fold gelatin mixture into whipped cream until fully incorporated.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 2 days.

FOR PINEAPPLE BUTTERCREAM :

1. Combine pineapple juice and gelatin in a small bowl, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside.
2. Cream shortening and softened butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy.
3. Add gelatin mixture and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated.
4. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat on low speed until fully mixed. Increase to medium speed and beat, scraping side of bowl as needed, until frosting is stiff.
5. Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until buttercream is light and fluffy.
6. Divide buttercream in half and store in two airtight containers until ready to use.

FOR CUPCAKES:

1. Using a 1-inch cookie cutter or apple corer, cut a hole about 2/3 of the way down the center of each cupcake. Fill with reserved pineapple mousse. Using an offset spatula, remove any excess mousse from the top of the cupcake.
2. Add a few drops of yellow and orange food coloring to one of the reserved pineapple buttercream containers until desired shade of yellow is achieved.
3. Place white buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Spoon yellow buttercream in a second piping bag fitted with a star tip of the same size.
4. Pipe buttercream on cupcakes, alternating between yellow and white to create a soft-serve swirl look. Top with maraschino cherry.

Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.
This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

You can find a PDF version of this recipe here .

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