Caramel Apple Fluff Salad
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
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