Snickers Apple Salad with Caramel and Vanilla Pudding Recipe
Snickers Salad is a delightful and indulgent dessert salad combining creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, crunchy Snickers bars, and tart Granny Smith apples, all drizzled with rich caramel sauce. This sweet treat balances a variety of textures and flavors, perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a fun twist on traditional fruit salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pudding Mixture
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed but still cold)
Add-ins
- 4 standard size Snickers bars
- 4 Granny Smith apples
Toppings
- Caramel sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare pudding base: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened. This will serve as the creamy base for your salad.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed but still cold Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light, fluffy texture.
- Chop Snickers and apples: Chop the Snickers bars and Granny Smith apples into small bite-size pieces. Reserve a portion of the Snickers pieces for garnishing the top of the salad later.
- Combine ingredients: Add the chopped apples and most of the Snickers pieces to the pudding and Cool Whip mixture, folding gently to evenly distribute without bruising the apples.
- Top and chill: Transfer the salad to a serving dish, top with the reserved Snickers pieces, and drizzle caramel sauce over the top according to your taste. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour if the ingredients were at room temperature before assembling. Keeping the salad cold helps maintain crisp apples and delicious flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the Snickers Salad cold straight from the fridge. It’s best eaten within a few hours to avoid the apples browning and the salad becoming watery.
Notes
- Use tart Granny Smith apples for a nice contrast against the sweet Snickers and pudding.
- Keep the apples refrigerated before preparing to keep them crisp and prevent browning.
- If you prefer, you can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Serving the salad soon after preparation preserves the texture and prevents it from becoming watery.
- Optional: Sprinkle with chopped nuts or additional caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
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