streusel

noun

streu·sel | \ˈstrü-səl,

-zəl, ˈstrȯi-, ˈshtrȯi-\

Definition of streusel

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

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Several toppings are also available including icing, powdered sugar, streusel or coffee cake. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Fat Elvis, Coco Puffs: Paczki flavors you never knew existed," 13 Feb. 2018 One of Carroll’s favorite dishes is the date truffles with pomegranate, cashew streusel, and torn herbs. — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "'Top Chef's' Jennifer Carroll returns to Philly with Spice Finch," 9 July 2018 Bien Cuit, another Brooklyn bakery, has created a chocolate, barley and dulce de leche poundcake with a streusel made of Rise flour. — Larissa Zimberoff, New York Times, "From Brewery to Bakery: A Flour That Fights Waste," 25 June 2018 Schrager’s 9-inch fruit pies with either a double crust or streusel topping are $20. — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mastering pie making helped her deal with change," 26 Jan. 2018 Although the pie can be prepared with a double crust, keep it simple by topping with an oatmeal streusel. — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Are you a ’barbarian? Let rhubarb’s tart-sweet flavor shine in more than pie," 13 Apr. 2018 Carrot cake, with cream-cheese buttercream and caramel pecan oat streusel topping, made for a crunchy-creamy mix in every delicious bite. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Flying Fig quietly maintains its wonderful place in Cleveland's culinary world," 3 May 2018 And speaking of chocolate, there’s a terrific chocolate mousse, with white milk pearls, chocolate streusel and cocoa nibs. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Tied House review: Chef Debbie Gold shines in return to Chicago's dining scene," 27 Apr. 2018 Make streusel: Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cinnamon Swirl Coffeecake with Espresso Glaze," 8 Jan. 2018

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