Streusel

This classic streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and rich, buttery flavor to pies, cobblers, muffins, and coffee cakes. Made with just a few pantry staples, it creates golden, crumbly clusters that contrast beautifully with soft, juicy fruit fillings or tender cake batters. The combination of flour, sugar, and cold butter ensures a texture that stays crisp without becoming hard. It is an essential component for many traditional baked goods, offering a simple yet satisfying finish to your desserts. Perfect for weekend baking projects or quick additions to store-bought pie crusts, this versatile topping elevates any sweet dish. Keep it in your culinary toolkit for when you need that perfect crunchy contrast to moist, flavorful bases.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 3

Calories: 112.7

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This classic streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and rich, buttery flavor to pies, cobblers, muffins, and coffee cakes. Made with just a few pantry staples, it creates golden, crumbly clusters that contrast beautifully with soft, juicy fruit fillings or tender cake batters. The combination of flour, sugar, and cold butter ensures a texture that stays crisp without becoming hard. It is an essential component for many traditional baked goods, offering a simple yet satisfying finish to your desserts. Perfect for weekend baking projects or quick additions to store-bought pie crusts, this versatile topping elevates any sweet dish. Keep it in your culinary toolkit for when you need that perfect crunchy contrast to moist, flavorful bases.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Sugar

Directions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar until well combined.
2
Drizzle in melted butter while mixing with a fork or your fingertips until the mixture forms coarse, moist crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 112.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 26.4g9%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 15.0g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use cold butter cut into small cubes for a more traditional, flaky streusel texture, or melted butter for a quicker, denser crumb.

Store unused streusel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

For a vegan version, ensure the butter is plant-based or use coconut oil.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor complexity.

Keywords: streusel, crumble, topping, baking, pie, cobbler, coffee cake, muffins, dessert, flour, sugar, butter, crunchy, easy, homemade, pastry, snack, sweet, baked goods, ingredient

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