Description
Creamy caramel apple snickers salad blends sweet and crunchy flavors in a delightful midwestern dessert. Crisp apples, chopped candy bars, and whipped topping create an irresistible treat you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 6 full-size Snickers bars
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip or 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Garnish and Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and milk in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, creating a velvety base for the dessert salad.
- Dice Granny Smith apples and Snickers bars into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Prevent apple browning by quickly tossing chopped apples with lemon juice or 7-Up, then gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Fold the chopped apples and Snickers pieces into the pudding mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Refrigerate the salad mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.
- Just before serving, garnish the top with additional chopped apple and Snickers pieces for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the salad to enhance the sweet and indulgent flavor profile.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent combination of creamy pudding, crisp apples, and rich chocolate-caramel candy pieces.
Notes
- Prevent Apple Browning: Toss chopped apples with lemon juice or 7-Up to maintain their fresh, crisp appearance and stop oxidation quickly.
- Customize Texture: Adjust whipped cream consistency by using homemade whipped cream for a richer, more luxurious texture compared to store-bought Cool Whip.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Prepare the salad up to 2-3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld while keeping the Snickers and apples from getting soggy.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap regular pudding mix with sugar-free version for a lower-calorie option, or use dairy-free whipped topping for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 158 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg