streusel

noun

streu·​sel ˈstrü-səl How to pronounce streusel (audio)
-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

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Topped with dots of tender streusel and layered with cinnamon sugar, this is the recipe our team would not stop talking about. The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2025 Strategically shift the streusel around to cover one of the little dents. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2025 All of that is finished with a thick layer of crisp, sweet streusel on top. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025 Adding a ribbon of cinnamon sugar through the center and a topping of streusel brings both additional texture and flavor to the flaky pastry. Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for streusel

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of streusel was in 1909

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“Streusel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streusel. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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