Description
A deliciously creamy and sweet Snickers Salad combining creamy cheesecake pudding, whipped topping, chopped Snickers bars, crisp apples, and a drizzle of caramel sauce for a delightful dessert or side dish that’s perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cold milk (2% milk preferred), divided
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
Mix-ins
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant cheesecake pudding mix
Candy and Fruit
- 1 (18.71-ounce package) fun size Snickers candy bars, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced (about 3 cups)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and fluffy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add milk and vanilla: Add ¼ cup of the cold milk and the vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined. With the mixer on, slowly add the remaining ¾ cup of milk a little at a time to avoid clumps forming.
- Mix pudding and fold topping: Mix in the instant cheesecake pudding mix and continue beating for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Then gently fold in the whipped topping to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
- Incorporate apples and Snickers: Carefully fold the chopped Granny Smith apples and Snickers candy pieces into the pudding mixture until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Add caramel and serve: Just before serving, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top for an extra layer of sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, use chilled milk and cream cheese at room temperature.
- Chop Snickers bars evenly to prevent large candy chunks in every bite.
- You can substitute Granny Smith apples with your choice of tart apples to balance sweetness.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set and flavors to blend.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
