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streusel

[ German shtroi-zuhl; English stroo-zuhl, stroi- ]

noun

  1. a topping for coffeecake, consisting of crumbs of blended sugar, cinnamon, flour, butter, and chopped nutmeats.


streusel

/ ˈstruːsəl; ˈstrɔɪ-; ˈʃtrɔyzəl /

noun

  1. a crumbly topping for rich pastries
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of streusel1

1925–30; < German: literally, a sprinkling; strew
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Word History and Origins

Origin of streusel1

German, from streuen to strew
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Example Sentences

Sichuan chile crisp sundae with peanut streusel is an unexpected combination that works.

"A generous layer of oat streusel punctuated with cinnamon creates a crunchy topping that perfectly contrasts the tender fruit and adds a nutty bite," he writes.

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Gluten-free does not mean flavor-free and these pumpkin streusel muffins are proof of that.

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This pumpkin-packed crumb cake topped with spicy, crispy streusel and an optional glaze is just the thing for an afternoon snack.

Made from folded pie crust "petals," the pastries are stuffed with apple filling and sprinkled with cinnamon streusel.

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