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

As for food, the egg, pesto and mozzarella sandwich and the blueberry streusel muffin are two of the brand's latest flavor innovations. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024

The bakery’s whisky kringle is made with Scotland distillery's Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve Whisky that's been infused with caramel, and topped with a butter streusel, a honey-whisky glaze and vanilla icing, according to a blog post on the bakery’s website. —David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024

This blueberry pie with frozen berries makes 24 servings! 09 of 15 Apple-Blackberry Pie View Recipe The streusel topping is our favorite part of this juicy blackberry pie. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024

The sweet pecan streusel is added for the final 10 minutes of baking. —Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024

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