Snickers Apple Dessert Salad (Printable format)

A creamy mix of apples, Snickers bars, and vanilla pudding with whipped topping and caramel drizzle.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 4 large Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped

→ Candy

02 - 6 regular Snickers bars (approx. 9.5 oz), chopped

→ Creamy Mixture

03 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
04 - 1 cup cold milk
05 - 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
07 - Caramel sauce, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
02 - Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined with the pudding base.
03 - Add the chopped apples and Snickers bars into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl; if desired, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and drizzle caramel sauce on top.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture and flavor before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes with no baking, perfect when you're running late but need to impress.
  • The texture contrast—crispy apples meeting soft candy and pillowy cream—keeps each bite interesting.
  • It tastes indulgent but isn't heavy, so you can have seconds without that weighted-down feeling.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 30-minute chill time—rushing this means watery apples and mushy candy instead of that satisfying contrast.
  • Chop the apples last; I learned this the hard way when a batch turned brown before I even finished mixing.
  • The whipped topping must be thawed first or you'll end up with chunks instead of a smooth cream.
03 -
  • For a richer version, swap half the whipped topping with softened cream cheese or sour cream for extra tang.
  • If you're worried about apples browning, toss them lightly with a squeeze of lemon juice before folding them in—it's invisible but effective.
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