Description
Snickers Salad is a delightful and creamy dessert salad featuring a blend of instant vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, crunchy apples, chopped Snickers bars, caramel sauce, and dry roasted peanuts. This sweet and fruity treat combines the rich flavors of candy bars with fresh apples for a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base
- 1 (3.4-oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 (8-oz) container Cool Whip
Fruits and Candy
- 6 chopped apples (divided: 5 chopped, 1 reserved for garnish)
- 6 Snickers candy bars (divided: 5 chopped, 1 reserved for garnish)
Garnish
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mixture: Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk in a large bowl until smooth. Allow the pudding to set up for a few minutes until slightly firm.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the container of Cool Whip into the set pudding mixture until well combined and creamy.
- Chop apples and Snickers bars: Chop five apples into bite-sized pieces. Also chop five Snickers candy bars into small pieces suitable for mixing.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the chopped apples and Snickers pieces into the pudding mixture. Toss gently to evenly combine all ingredients without breaking the pieces.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish the salad with the remaining chopped apple and Snickers bar, then drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with dry roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji for the best texture contrast.
- Reserve one Snickers bar and apple slice for a visually appealing garnish.
- This salad is best served chilled and eaten within 24 hours for freshness.
- For a lighter version, you may substitute Cool Whip with reduced-fat whipped topping.
- Be gentle when folding in ingredients to avoid mashing the apples or bars.
