Snickers Caramel Apple Salad in Waffle Bowls
Snickers Caramel Apple Waffle Bowls are an easy, no-bake dessert made with crisp Granny Smith apples, chopped Snickers Minis, and a creamy cheesecake filling. Served in crunchy waffle bowls with a swirl of caramel dip, a caramel drizzle, and crushed salted peanuts, these individual desserts are perfect for fall parties, Halloween, and easy entertaining.
Servings: 6 waffle bowls
Calories: 276kcal
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream cold
Caramel Apple Mixture
- 1½ to 2 cups Granny Smith apples cored and cut into ½- to ¾-inch bite-sized chunks (approximately 1–2 medium apples)
- 4 ounces Snickers Minis approximately 13–14 of the smallest individually wrapped Minis, about 0.3 ounces each, unwrapped and chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon thick caramel dip for swirling
For Serving
- 6 small waffle bowls
- 1 to 2 tablespoons thick caramel dip for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually pour in the cold heavy whipping cream while mixing on low speed. Increase to medium-high speed and beat until the mixture becomes thick, light, and fluffy, with soft-to-medium peaks.
- Core the Granny Smith apples and cut into ½- to ¾-inch bite-sized chunks, similar in size to pineapple chunks. Leave the skins on for color and texture. Toss with the lemon juice, then gently pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Unwrap the Snickers Minis and chop into small, bite-sized pieces. Gently fold the apple chunks and chopped Snickers into the cheesecake mixture until evenly distributed.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of caramel dip over the mixture and fold once or twice to create light caramel ribbons without fully incorporating the caramel. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, if desired, to help the mixture firm slightly before serving.
- Just before serving, divide the Snickers caramel apple cheesecake mixture evenly among six small waffle bowls. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of caramel dip over the filled waffle bowls, warming it slightly if needed to make it pourable. Sprinkle with finely chopped roasted salted peanuts and serve immediately.
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Notes
Cooking Notes
Start with softened cream cheese and cold heavy cream, and beat until the filling holds a soft peak. Pat the apples dry after the lemon toss so the filling stays thick. Fill the waffle bowls right before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- Pour the cream in slowly on low speed, then beat on medium-high until thick and fluffy.
- Cut the apples into ½- to ¾-inch chunks so they stay crisp in the creamy filling.
- Fold the caramel just once or twice so it stays in ribbons.
- Use a thick caramel dip so the filling holds its shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg
