Snickers Apple Salad + Video

Snickers apple salad is a delicious dessert filled with sweetened cream cheese, Granny Smith & Red Delicious apples, Snickers bars, and caramel sauce. 

Next time you are struggling with what to take to a potluck or get-together, this taffy apple salad is sure to impress. It’s rich, sweet, and everyone will devour it!

You can throw this apple snicker salad recipe together in a matter of minutes. So it’s great for people who don’t plan ahead!

All of you apple lovers won’t want to miss my mind blowing good, pie bombs! They really are an explosion of goodness in every bite.

Or if you are in the mood for cake, the glaze on this bundt cake is good enough to eat with a spoon. Try my hot cider to warm up on those chilly nights.

Snickers Apple Salad - Tips and Tricks

• Cut the fruit uniformly. It’s much easier to eat when the pieces are all cut evenly and bite-sized.
  
• Don’t rush it. When pouring the creaming into the cream cheese, do so slowly. It’s important to pour a little bit at a time so you don’t end up with lumps.
  
• Soften the cream cheese. If you start with cold cream cheese right of out the fridge, it’s going to be lumpy! Instead, place the cream cheese on the counter 45 minutes - 1 hour before you begin or warm it in the microwave at 50% power for 20 - 30 seconds.
  
• Thicker is better! When it comes to caramel sauce, always reach for a thicker sauce. If you go with something thin like ice cream sauce, it’s going to be too runny and get lost in the mix. 

Video: Taffy Apple Salad

Don’t miss my video at the top of the post to see how to make this apple snicker salad recipe.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• Mixing Bowl - Any bowl will do, but I like keeping a variety of sizes around.
  

• Silicone Spatula - A good quality spatula is a must when mixing. You can quickly and easily whip down the side of the bowl!
  
• Electric Hand Mixer - One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my handheld mixer!

FAQ - Common Recipe Questions

What are the best apples to use?

The preferred apple for us is always Granny Smith and Red Gala. Granny Smith’s are tart and balance out the sweetness of the chocolate and caramel. And the Red Gala adds a little touch of added sweetness.

However, you could use Jazz, Pink Lady, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious as well. They all hold up good and will give you a variety of flavors.

Keep in mind, sweet apples may be too sweet for some people.

Can you make snickers apple salad ahead of time?

Yes, and it’s so easy! You will need to go ahead and prepare the cheesecake mixture and place it in the fridge. Chop up all the fruit and place it in a large bowl and put it in the refrigerator.

Right before you serve it, if there is any liquid in the fruit bowl, drain it off. Then gently fold the cheesecake mixture into the fruit. Add more candy on top of the cheesecake salad and serve.

Enjoy!

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Yield: 8

Author: Donna Elick

Snickers Apple Salad

Snickers apple salad is a delicious dessert filled with sweetened cream cheese, Granny Smith & Red Delicious apples, Snickers bars, and caramel sauce.

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 medium apples, cut into bite-size pieces (I used 2 green Granny Smith and 2 red Gala)
• 20 bite-size Snickers candy bars, cut into bite-size pieces (or 3 king size)
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. In a medium tall bowl, using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until it becomes smooth. It may bind up in the beaters, but continue as is and it will loosen up.
2. Add cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to the cream cheese. Mix until it becomes a smooth mixture and all of the creamer has combined into the cream cheese.
3. Whip until smooth, light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add apples to the cheesecake mixture. Gently fold the apples in as you add them to help prevent browning.
5. Transfer apple cheesecake salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle salad with bite-size candy bar pieces and drizzle with caramel sauce.
6. Chill until ready to serve or serve immediately.
7. Enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES:

If you would like to substitute, 1 cup French vanilla creamer can be used in place of the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla.

https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2016/10/snickers-caramel-apple-cheesecake-salad-recipe.html

Recipe developed by Donna Elick for The Slow Roasted Italian
Copyright ©2016 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.

Originally published October 2016, updated and republished October 2021

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