Snickers apple salad is a classic dessert salad made with chopped apples, Snickers bars, whipped topping, and instant vanilla pudding. It comes together in a matter of minutes and is a popular choice for summer gatherings, potlucks, and family events when you need an easy, no-bake dessert.
This candy bar salad balances tart apples with the sweetness of the Snickers, making it a crowd pleaser any time of year.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- An easy recipe made with simple ingredients
- Ready in minutes with no baking required
- A potluck favorite for family gatherings
- Sweet, creamy, and full of crisp apples
- Easy to make ahead for the next day
Ingredients You'll Need
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- whole milk
- Cool Whip or whipped topping
- Granny Smith apples
- red apples, like Red Delicious or Pink Lady
- fun size Snickers bars
- Caramel sauce, for topping
How to Make Snickers Apple Salad
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined and creamy.
- Cut the apples and Snickers bars into small pieces. Add the chopped apples and candy bars to the bowl and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving.
Helpful Tips
- Use tart apples like Granny Smiths for a nice balance of tartness to the sweetness of the candy bars.
- Red apples add color and balance, but all green apples work too.
- To prevent browning, toss the chopped apples with a small amount of lemon juice.
- This dessert salad is best served cold and can be made a few hours in advance.
- Mix in a serving bowl for quick prep and easy cleanup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy the next day.
Serving Ideas
This Snickers apple salad recipe works well as a sweet dessert or a sweet side dish alongside savory meals. It's a great recipe to bring to your next potluck, holiday meal, or casual gathering.
For another simple dessert that pairs well with fruit and is quick to make, try the Quick and Delicious Fruit Dip.
📖 Recipe
Snickers Apple Salad
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 8 oz tub Cool Whip
- 3 large Granny apples - chopped
- 2 large red apples - chopped
- 5 fun-size Snickers bars - chopped
- Caramel sauce - for topping
Instructions
- Whisk the pudding mix and milk in a large bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until combined.
- Stir in the chopped apples and Snickers bars.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use instant pudding mix only.
- Best served the same day, but leftovers keep well overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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