Description
Caramel Apple Delight Salad blends crisp autumn apples with creamy caramel layers in a heavenly dessert. Crunchy nuts and marshmallow clouds complete this irresistible sweet treat that promises pure comfort and indulgence with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 Granny Smith apples, cubed
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip, room temperature
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, do not drain
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (3 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding
Instructions
- Empty the contents of the butterscotch pudding mix into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring no dry powder remains on the sides.
- Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple directly into the bowl, including its natural juices, and whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and the pudding powder completely dissolves.
- Introduce the whipped topping into the pineapple-pudding blend, using a folding technique to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflating the creamy mixture.
- Dice the Granny Smith apples into uniform small cubes, approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) in size, to ensure consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Gently incorporate the apple cubes and miniature marshmallows into the creamy base, stirring with a silicone spatula to distribute ingredients evenly without crushing the delicate marshmallows.
- Transfer the salad into a sealed container, making sure the surface is completely covered with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap to prevent moisture loss.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to set to a perfect, refreshing consistency.
Notes
- Prep this sweet treat quickly with just a few simple ingredients that blend amazingly well.
- Butterscotch pudding mix creates a magical flavor base that transforms an ordinary fruit salad into a delightful dessert.
- Chilling allows the marshmallows to soften and the flavors to mingle, making each spoonful incredibly creamy and delicious.
- Granny Smith apples add a perfect tart crunch that balances the sweetness of the pudding and marshmallows.
- This make-ahead dessert saves time and tastes even better after sitting in the refrigerator overnight.
- Serve chilled as a crowd-pleasing side dish or dessert that looks impressive but takes minimal effort to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg