Description
This Snickers Apple Salad is a decadent and creamy dessert salad combining crisp Granny Smith apples with chopped Snickers bars, cheesecake-flavored pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping. Finished with caramel and chocolate drizzle, this chilled salad makes a perfect sweet treat for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 7 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced (reserve 1 diced apple for topping)
- 10 Snickers candy bars (527 grams), chopped into bite-sized pieces (reserve 2 chopped bars for topping)
- 3.4 ounces cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (96 grams, 1 box)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (227 grams, room temperature, 1 brick)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (8 grams)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (227 grams, 1 tub, such as Cool Whip)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (80 grams, for topping)
- ¼ cup chocolate sauce (70 grams, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Apples and Snickers: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the diced apples and chopped Snickers candy bars, making sure they are evenly distributed. Set aside the reserved 1 diced apple and 2 chopped candy bars for topping later.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Pudding: In a separate bowl, use a hand-held mixer to blend the cheesecake instant pudding mix with the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vanilla and Whipped Topping: Mix the vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the cream cheese and pudding mixture over the apple and Snickers mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle the reserved diced apples and chopped Snickers bars over the salad. Drizzle with caramel sauce and chocolate sauce on top. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart crunch that balances the sweetness of the candy bars and creamy dressing.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to let flavors meld and the salad set.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.
- For variation, you can substitute Snickers bars with other caramel nut chocolate bars of your choice.
