How to Use streusel in a Sentence

streusel

noun
  • One boy ate a handful of the streusel raw — a sweet start to the year, no doubt.
    Daniel Kool, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Sprinkle this streusel evenly over the top of the bars.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Transfer a little less than half the streusel to a small bowl.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2021
  • While the bread is soaking, heat the oven to 375 degrees and make the streusel topping.
    Noelle Carter, sacbee, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Scatter the remaining berries over the top, then the streusel.
    Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, 5 July 2018
  • Sprinkle on one-fourth of the streusel in an even layer.
    Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2018
  • Divide among the ramekins, and gently press streusel on top.
    Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 10 May 2010
  • If the streusel still looks too dry, mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil.
    Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 31 May 2020
  • The sweet pecan streusel is added for the final 10 minutes of baking.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Sprinkle half of the chocolate streusel over the batter.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Be sure your butter for the streusel-like topping is cold.
    Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 28 July 2019
  • It’s filled with a mild yellow cheese and baked with a cheese-streusel topping.
    Tina Danze, Dallas News, 10 May 2021
  • Make streusel: Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2018
  • Mixed thoroughly, then put 1 cup of the mixture in a smaller bowl to make the streusel.
    Kim Walker, Woman's Day, 8 June 2012
  • Spoon the batter into the pan and lightly smooth the top. Sprinkle the streusel evenly on the batter.
    Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2019
  • Homemade muffins can be covered with fruit or nuts, topped with streusel or seeds.
    Sunset Magazine, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Sprinkle chilled streusel evenly over the top of casserole.
    Ben Tobin, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2021
  • Scatter about 1 tablespoon of the streusel over the custard.
    Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2019
  • The crunchy walnut streusel and cream cheese glaze make the perfect finish for these pumpkin spice muffins.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2020
  • Fall-seasonal, dense, cooked in a loaf pan and topped with this crusty, sugary pecan streusel.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • The garnish is a brown-butter streusel made with toasted oats and pumpkin seeds.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2021
  • Sprinkle streusel evenly over the filling, but don’t press down.
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2020
  • The streusel may be made 1 week ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
    Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2019
  • To assemble the pie, pour filling into the pre-baked, egg-washed crust and sprinkle streusel on top.
    Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2013
  • Another kind was topped with an oatmeal dukkah streusel and pureed parsnip.
    Ileana Morales Valentine, Tampa Bay Times, 20 Feb. 2017
  • Schrager’s 9-inch fruit pies with either a double crust or streusel topping are $20.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2018
  • To ensure a crisp topping and add depth of flavor to the fruit, bake the streusel topping on its own and simmer the pears with marsala wine and ginger.
    Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022
  • This gives the batter more structure, which helps the cake form a nice base at the bottom and prevents the apple slices and pecan streusel from sinking.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Then to take it over the top, sprinkle on a brown sugar-walnut streusel and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Sour cream coffee cake with layers of cinnamon streusel and toasted pecans.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024

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