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This creamy apple snickers salad with crunchy apples and silky vanilla pudding will be your go-to potluck recipe. Served as a dessert or sweet side, this salad is packed with fluffy marshmallows and caramel sauce for an irresistibly decadent bite!
I mean what’s not to love For starters I’m a pretty huge fan of salads that aren’t really salads They’re so much fun This tart and sweet combo of Snickers bars and apples all held together in a creamy cheesecake-like “dressing” is way more exciting than your standard leafy greens The last time I made this salad was with my kids leftover Halloween candy but don’t tell them that and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since Check out what makes this apple Snickers salad such a hit
Key Ingredients
- Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest results
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: For a cheesecake twist use instant cheesecake pudding
- Cream Cheese: Full-fat cream cheese adds more richness but low-fat can be used instead
- Cool Whip: Go for homemade whipped cream if you prefer
- Apples: Tart Granny Smith apples are my personal favorite but any apples will work
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows are best
- Snickers: Or any similar chocolate candy bar cut into bite sized pieces
- Caramel Sauce: Try my salted caramel sauce
How to Make Snickers Apple Salad
- Make the cream cheese mixture:
- Whisk together the milk and pudding until smooth Beat in the cream cheese Gently fold in the whipped topping
- Mix:
- Fold in the chopped apples and marshmallows into the pudding mixture Do not add the snickers yet
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes or until chilled
- Serve:
- When ready to serve stir in the Snickers and drizzle caramel sauce on top
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Chef’s Tips & Variations
Prevent Brown Apples Squeeze 1/2 lemon juice and toss the apples in the juice to prevent them from browning Go Mini Save prep time by using mini Snickers instead of regular full-sized ones You don’t even have to slice them Don’t Over-Mix Gently stir everything together until just combined Over-mixing causes the Cool Whip to deflate and become runny Hard Snickers The candy bars can get really hard when refrigerated because of the caramel nougat center To prevent this stir them in right before serving More Add-Ins Add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What apples work best in this salad?
Tart Granny Smith apples are preferred for their crisp texture and balanced tartness, but any firm apple will work well.
- → Can I use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip?
Yes, homemade whipped cream can be used as a fresh alternative to Cool Whip, providing a light and creamy texture.
- → How do I prevent the apples from browning?
Toss sliced apples with about half a lemon's juice before mixing to keep them fresh and prevent browning.
- → When should I add the Snickers pieces?
Add the chopped Snickers bars just before serving to avoid them becoming too hard from refrigeration.
- → Are there any good variations for extra texture?
You can add mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut to introduce more texture and flavor.