This Snickers Salad is loaded with the perfect blend of tart apples, Snickers chunks, and a velvety mixture of cream cheese and whipped cream. Whether you’re heading to a BBQ or potluck, this dessert salad is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s so easy to whip up that it’s become my go-to recipe for any gathering.
Snickers Apple Salad Recipe
I can remember the first time Snickers salad was mentioned to me. My best friend was bringing a treat to a family dinner, and when she explained what it was, I thought she was crazy. She was definitely anything but crazy. Combining the delicious flavor of a Snickers bar with tart apples, whipped cream, and cream cheese is nothing short of genius.
So if you’re craving a dessert that’s both light and indulgent, this fluffy snickers salad is a must-try. The combination of crunchy apples and chunks of chewy Snickers bars make it impossible to resist. I love sweet and fruity “salads”. Mixing whipped cream with fruit is so yummy! If you like this Snickers apple salad recipe, you will also really enjoy our Twix Caramel Apple Salad.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Snickers Salad
- Only 5 ingredients. You only need 5 ingredients to make this quick dessert recipe.
- Ready within 30 minutes. It takes only 30 minutes to prepare and mix this snicker salad. Then, it’s ready to eat!
- Budget-friendly. The ingredients for this recipe are super low-cost, making them affordable even with a tight budget.
Ingredients Needed
The only ingredients you’ll need to make Snickers apple salad are listed below. The recipe card below has measurements and more information.
- Heavy cream: I use heavy cream to make fluffy homemade whipped cream, which is added to the salad for a light texture.
- Powdered sugar: I add this as a sweetener for the whipped cream and cream cheese. It doesn’t add a gritty texture like granulated sugar would.
- Cream cheese: I use cream cheese as part of the base to balance the sweetness with creaminess and tang. Ensure it has softened so there aren’t any lumps when you mix it.
- Apples: I prefer a firm, tart apple for this recipe. I use Granny Smith.
- Snickers: Chopped Snickers are folded into the salad and then added as a garnish.
How to Make this Snicker Salad Recipe
Putting this Snicker salad together is easier than ever. All you have to do is combine the ingredients — no baking or chilling required!
- Beat the heavy cream. Pour the heavy cream into a medium mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to whisk the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
- Add powdered sugar. Stir the powdered sugar into the whipped cream until it is well combined.
- Beat the cream cheese. Add the cream cheese to a separate mixing bowl and beat it until smooth and creamy.
- Add whipped cream. Beat in half of the sweetened whipped cream. Then, fold in the remaining whipped topping until it is well combined.
- Cut apples. Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces and add them to the cream cheese mixture.
- Chop Snickers. Next, cut the Snickers bars into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
- Combine all the ingredients. Fold the chopped apples and Snickers into the creamy mixture.
- Garnish and serve. Transfer it to a serving bowl. Then, top it with extra Snickers and a drizzle of caramel and enjoy!
Tips and Serving Ideas
- No need to peel the apples: I leave the skin on the apple pieces for color and texture.
- Toppings: Some of my favorite garnishes for this Snickers salad are Homemade Caramel Sauce, Butterscotch Sauce, Chocolate Syrup, and peanuts.
- Don’t freeze leftovers: This recipe doesn’t freeze well. The first thing to know here is that this is something best served immediately after making. It’s a great recipe, but not one that does extremely well if you make a day ahead. If you do make it the day before, you may want to use some lemon or lime juice to keep the apples from browning.
Best Apples To Use
The best apples to use for this recipe depend on your taste. If you are looking for a sweet apple flavor, Golden or Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp work well. If you are looking for a tart taste, then Granny Smith apples, McIntosh, or Pink Lady are what you want. I prefer a tart apple to balance the sweetness of the Snickers and whipped cream.
Proper Storage
Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in a large bowl or an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Stir well before serving!
More Dessert Salad Recipes to Try
- Cherry Fluff Cheesecake Salad
- Twix Apple Salad
- Orange Fluff Salad
- Banana Split Fluff Salad
- Raspberry Fluff Salad
Snickers Apple Salad
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 8 medium tart apples such as Granny Smith
- 4 full size Snickers candy bars
Optional Topping
Instructions
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until thickened to the consistency of whipped cream. Add the powdered sugar and mix well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the electric mixer until smooth. Add half of the whipped cream and beat with the mixer until well combined. Fold in the remaining whipped cream and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Cut the apples into quarters and remove the core and seeds. Chop the apples into bite sized chunks and pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Unwrap the Snickers bars and chop into small chunks. Add the Snickers pieces to the large mixing bowl with the apples.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the apples and Snickers in the large mixing bowl. Stir together until the apples and Snickers are coated well in the creamy mixture.
- Pour the “salad” into a serving bowl and top with items to garnish, such as chopped peanuts, another chopped Snickers bar, or caramel sauce.
- Serve immediately.
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12 comments on “Snickers Salad”
Is simple to make and very yummy! Loved it, taste like a Carmel apple. I added some Carmel ice cream topping.
Thank you Dottie!
Yes!!!! I noticed that too!!!!
What about the pudding and milk?!? Like it was mentioned but it’s neither are included in the ingredients or mentioned in the steps.
There are 2 different recipes given. Read Thoroughly
I made this years ago but the recipe I got from someone you are to freeze the snickers and it was just whip cream .
This sounds wonderful!
Will the Snickers salad keep in the fridge for a couple of days?
Ha! This tastes great, but it’s about as much of a salad as applie pie!
This turned out so good!
What is the amount on your serving size? I did not see it listed in your nutritional facts sheet.
Sounds yummy.
1/10 of the recipe.