Description
Snickers Salad is a quick and delightful dessert salad combining crisp apples, chopped Snickers bars, and a creamy, sweetened cream cheese and whipped topping mixture. This no-bake treat is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply a fun dessert to enjoy with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Candy
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best, chopped)
- 4 regular Snickers bars (chopped)
Dressing
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy to create a sweet base for the salad.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping and Vanilla: Add the whipped topping and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until everything is fully combined and fluffy.
- Add Apples and Snickers: Gently fold in the chopped apples and Snickers bars, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture without breaking the pieces.
- Transfer to Serving Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into a serving dish, shaping it into a nice even layer ready to be chilled.
- Add Caramel Drizzle: If desired, drizzle caramel sauce over the top to add an extra layer of sweetness and flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the Snickers Salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
Notes
- Use crunchy apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture contrast.
- For easier serving, chill the salad longer to firm it up more.
- You can substitute whipped cream for the whipped topping if preferred, but the topping provides more stability.
- Cut Snickers bars into bite-sized pieces to ensure every scoop has a perfect candy balance.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
