streusel

noun

streu·​sel ˈstrü-səl 

-zəl, 

ˈstrȯi-, 

ˈshtrȯi-

: a crumbly mixture of fat, sugar, and flour and sometimes nuts and spices that is used as topping or filling for cake

Examples of streusel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Made up of butter, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger, the warm streusel topping has the perfect grainy texture and will instantly melt in your mouth. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Some Omaha Cakes feature cinnamon sugar or a streusel crumb topping. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

At the base of the cake is a brownie loaded with Heath Bar pieces and semi-sweet chocolate chips, topped with a buttery Heath Bar streusel. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Puffy pockets pool with cinnamon streusel, vanilla cream and salted caramel sauce. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, something strewn, from Middle High German ströusel, from ströuwen to strew, from Old High German strewen

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for streusel

• chlorambucil