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I am a big fan of mixing sweet and savory flavors, so I love to make this Snickers apple salad to go along with a savory meal. This delicious salad makes a great side dish or dessert for a crowd and takes just minutes to make. I loaded it up with fresh apples, chopped Snickers candy bars, caramel sauce, and a creamy cheesecake “dressing”. It’s a great recipe to use up leftover Halloween candy, and I love that it encourages my kids to enjoy something healthy along with their candy.
If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with this Snickers apple salad. It takes just 30 minutes to make, and it’s a delicious potluck dish! Sweet and salty Snickers bars go so well with tart and sweet green apples. Trust me, everyone will love this sweet salad.
What’s in This Snickers Apple Salad Recipe?
- Apples: I like to make this recipe with Granny Smith apples. They are firm and tart and balance great with the sweet candy. Jonagold, Honeycrisp or Braeburn will all work well too.
- Snickers Candy Bars: Add the perfect sweet and nutty flavor to this salad.
- Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix: Thickens the cream cheese and infuses it with flavor. I used Jell-O brand, but any kind will work as long as it is cheesecake flavored.
- Cream Cheese: Makes this salad rich, creamy, and tangy.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweet flavor of the salad.
- Whipped Topping: Lightens up the cream cheese and makes the salad fluffy. I used Cool Whip, but any kind will do. Just make sure to thaw if it is frozen.
- Caramel Sauce: Adds a delightful sweetness to the salad.
- Chocolate Sauce: Enhances the chocolatey flavor of the Snickers.
Tips for Success
- Cut the apples into small and similar sized chunks. They should be roughly the same size as the pieces of Snickers bar so that everything combines evenly when you mix it.
- If you want to make this further ahead of time, toss the apple pieces in a little lemon juice so that they don’t oxidize and brown to quickly.
How to Store
Store leftover Snickers apple salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Serving Suggestions
This Snickers apple salad makes a great light dessert after a holiday meal. It’s also a great snack during the day, and it even makes a great side dish for bonfires or barbecues. I like it as a sweet side for my favorite St. Louis ribs!
5-Star Review
“This is absolutely delicious! It reminds me of a candy apple.” -Tina
Snickers Apple Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 7 Granny Smith apples cored, and diced (reserve 1 diced apple for topping)
- 10 Snickers candy bars 527 grams, chopped into bite-sized pieces (reserve 2 chopped bars for topping)
- 3.4 ounces cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix 96 grams (1 box)
- 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
- 8 ounces whipped topping 227 grams (1 tub), such as Cool Whip
- ¼ cup caramel sauce 80 grams, for topping
- ¼ cup chocolate sauce 70 grams, for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl toss together the diced apples and diced candy bars. Set aside 1 apple and 2 candy bars for topping.7 Granny Smith apples, 10 Snickers candy bars
- In a separate mixing bowl use a hand-held mixer to combine the cheesecake instant pudding mix and the cream cheese.3.4 ounces cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix, 8 ounces cream cheese
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well-combined. Fold in the thawed whipped topping.2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 8 ounces whipped topping
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the apples and candy bar pieces and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle the reserved diced apples and diced candy bars over the top of the salad and drizzle with the caramel sauce and chocolate sauce. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Serve chilled.¼ cup caramel sauce, ¼ cup chocolate sauce
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Snickers Apple Salad Step by Step
Toss the Apples and Candy Together: In a large mixing bowl toss together 6 diced apples and 8 diced Snickers candy bars. Set aside 1 apple and 2 candy bars for topping.
Mix the Pudding Mix and Cream Cheese: In a separate mixing bowl use a hand-held mixer to combine 3.4 ounces (1 box) of cheesecake instant pudding mix and 8 ounces (1 brick) of cream cheese.
Fold in the Whipped Topping: Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well-combined. Fold in 8 ounces (1 tub) of thawed whipped topping.
Mix the Salad: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the apples and candy bar pieces and stir well to combine.
Top and Chill: Sprinkle the reserved diced apples and diced candy bars over the top of the salad and drizzle with ¼ cup of caramel sauce and ¼ cup of chocolate sauce. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Serve chilled.
This is absolutely delicious! It reminds me of a candy apple.