Description
This Snickers Salad is a creamy, crunchy dessert made with tart Granny Smith apples, chopped Snickers bars, and a fluffy vanilla pudding and whipped topping base. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with caramel and chocolate in every bite — a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup cold whole milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (or 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks)
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples, divided (reserve 1 for garnish)
- 6 full-size Snickers bars, divided (reserve 1 for garnish)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)
- Optional garnish: chopped peanuts or additional Snickers pieces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy. Chill for 15 minutes if desired for a firmer texture.
- Wash, core, and chop 5 apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for color and crunch.
- Chill 5 Snickers bars for 15 minutes, then chop them into bite-sized chunks.
- Fold the chopped apples and Snickers pieces into the pudding mixture until evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and top with reserved Snickers and peanuts if desired.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast or swap with Honeycrisp for extra sweetness.
- Toss chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning if making ahead.
- Try butterscotch or cheesecake pudding for a flavor twist.
- Use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
- Best served chilled; do not freeze as the texture will change.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
