Snickers Apple Indulgence (Printable)

Creamy mix of apples, Snickers, and vanilla pudding topped with whipped cream and caramel.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 4 large Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped

→ Candy

02 - 6 regular Snickers bars, chopped (approximately 9.5 oz)

→ Creamy Mixture

03 - 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
04 - 1 cup cold milk (240 ml)
05 - 2 cups whipped topping, thawed (16 fl oz)

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (1 oz)
07 - Caramel sauce, for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
02 - Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated with the pudding mixture.
03 - Fold the chopped apples and Snickers bars into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to evenly coat.
04 - Place the mixture into a serving bowl. Optionally, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top and drizzle with caramel sauce.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you accidentally invented candy apple pie but made it somehow lighter and more fun.
  • Prep is genuinely fifteen minutes with zero cooking, so you can make this while your oven handles the real meal.
  • It bridges that awkward gap between everyone wanting dessert but also wanting something that doesn't feel too heavy.
02 -
  • Chop your apples as close to assembly as possible, because Granny Smiths will oxidize and turn an unappealing brown within an hour if you prep too early.
  • If you're making this ahead for an event, wait to add the apples and Snickers until just before you leave, or they'll weep moisture and make the whole thing soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Don't let anyone convince you that homemade whipped cream is better here; Cool Whip actually has a structural advantage that keeps this salad's texture stable for hours.
  • Always chill before serving, because this dessert tastes noticeably better when it's cold, and the flavors actually have time to get to know each other.
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