Description
This Apple Snickers Salad is a delightful and indulgent dessert salad featuring crisp diced apples, chopped Snickers bars, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. It’s a perfect sweet treat for gatherings or holiday celebrations, combining fruity crunch with rich, candy-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups diced apples (about 6 small Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups chopped Snickers candy bars (from 5-6 king-sized bars)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Pudding Mixture
- 3/4 cup cold milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 oz Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Prep the Apples: Wash, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks about ½ inch in size. Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a touch of tartness.
- Chop the Snickers: Unwrap 5-6 king-sized Snickers bars and chop them into small ¼ inch pieces. Reserve ¼ cup of the chopped Snickers for garnishing the finished salad.
- Make the Pudding Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the 8 oz of Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream until fully combined to create a creamy pudding mixture.
- Combine the Salad: Add the diced apples, chopped Snickers (except the reserved portion), and mini marshmallows to the pudding mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Chill: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the pudding set.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, drizzle the apple Snickers salad with caramel sauce and sprinkle the reserved chopped Snickers pieces over the top for an attractive, flavorful finish.
Notes
- The lemon juice helps prevent the apples from turning brown and adds a fresh tartness to balance the sweetness.
- Use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for optimal flavor and texture contrast.
- For a lighter option, you can use low-fat milk and lighter whipped topping substitutes.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for freshness.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used instead of Cool Whip for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
