Description
This Caramel Apple Snickers Salad is a delicious no-bake dessert salad perfect for fall. It combines crisp Granny Smith apples, chopped Snickers bars, and a creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping mixture, all drizzled with rich caramel sauce for a sweet and slightly salty finish. Easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing, this dessert is great for potlucks, family gatherings, or anytime you want a quick, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 Granny Smith apples, chopped
Sweeteners and Mix-Ins
- 4 regular-size Snickers bars, chopped
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Base
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully combined, creating a creamy base.
- Add apples and Snickers: Fold in the chopped Granny Smith apples and chopped Snickers bars evenly into the creamy mixture.
- Incorporate caramel sauce: Drizzle in 1/4 cup of caramel sauce and stir gently to distribute the sweet caramel flavor throughout the salad.
- Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill well.
- Serve with garnish: Just before serving, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle lightly with salt if using, to add a sweet-salty contrast and enhance the flavor profile.
Notes
- Best served the same day it’s made to maintain the crunchiness of the apples.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider topping the salad with chopped peanuts or pretzels.
- You can substitute whipped cream for the whipped topping, but note this may result in a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
