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Copycat Cherry Dole Whip Float

A refreshing, vibrant pink, dairy-free cherry soft serve floating in bubbly sweet cherry soda. The perfect theme park copycat dessert made right at home in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 floats
Course: Beverage, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Soft Serve
  • 4 cups frozen dark sweet cherries solidly frozen
  • 0.75 cup full-fat coconut milk canned, mostly the thick cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp agave nectar or simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
Float Base
  • 2-3 cups black cherry soda or cherry cola chilled

Equipment

  • High-speed blender or Food Processor
  • Large piping bag
  • Large star piping tip (1M or 2D)
  • Tall clear serving cups

Method
 

  1. Place tall clear serving cups in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Add frozen cherries, coconut milk cream, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt into a high-speed blender or large food processor.
  3. Blend on medium-high speed, using a tamper tool (or stopping to scrape the sides) to push the frozen fruit into the blades.
  4. Continue blending until the mixture is entirely smooth, thick, and resembles soft serve ice cream. Do not over-blend to avoid melting.
  5. Fit a piping bag with a large star tip. Carefully scoop the blended cherry mixture into the piping bag.
  6. Remove cups from the freezer and fill them about one-third to one-half of the way up with the chilled cherry soda.
  7. Pipe the cherry soft serve directly over the soda in a tall circular swirling motion.
  8. Serve immediately with a spoon and a wide straw.

Notes

For best results, make sure your cherries are completely frozen solid. If the mixture is too soft after blending, place the filled piping bag in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before piping.