streusel

[shtroi-zuhl, stroo-zuhl, stroi-]

noun

1. a topping for coffeecake, consisting of crumbs of blended sugar, cinnamon, flour, butter, and chopped nutmeats.

streusel

/ ˈstruːsəl, ˈstrɔɪ-, ˈʃtrɔyzəl /

noun

1. a crumbly topping for rich pastries

Word History and Origins

Origin of streusel¹

1925–30; < German: literally, a sprinkling; strew

Word History and Origins

Origin of streusel¹

German, from streuen to _strew

Example Sentences

The streusel — made from a flour mixture of oats, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt — is sprinkled on top before baking.

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Sichuan chile crisp sundae with peanut streusel is an unexpected combination that works.

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"A generous layer of oat streusel punctuated with cinnamon creates a crunchy topping that perfectly contrasts the tender fruit and adds a nutty bite," he writes.

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Gluten-free does not mean flavor-free and these pumpkin streusel muffins are proof of that.

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This pumpkin-packed crumb cake topped with spicy, crispy streusel and an optional glaze is just the thing for an afternoon snack.

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