Description
A light and airy dessert salad combining crisp apples, creamy vanilla pudding, and sweet caramel. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup cold milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
2 medium apples, chopped
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Chop apples into small pieces and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning
Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened
Fold in whipped topping until smooth
Add crushed pineapple, apples, mini marshmallows, and caramel sauce into the mixture
Stir until evenly combined
Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour
Drizzle extra caramel sauce and sprinkle nuts before serving
Notes
Use chilled ingredients for better texture
Toss apples with lemon juice immediately after chopping
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day
Substitute almond milk for dairy-free option
Add granola or sunflower seeds for a nut-free crunch
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Featured
- Method: Chilling/Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg