Sweet, crunchy and crumbly, a streusel topping makes a great dessert even better.
39 Streusel-Topped Recipes
Lemon-Raspberry Streusel Muffins
Fresh from the oven, these attractive, delicious muffins make a great accompaniment to any breakfast or brunch. I usually double the recipe because they seem to disappear the minute I set them out. —Marie Herr, Berea, Ohio
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Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This blueberry coffee cake smells wonderful as it bakes and tastes even better. The moist cake filled with juicy berries and crunchy pecans is a family favorite. It never lasts long at our house. —Lori Snedden, Sherman, Texas. If you love a good coffee cake, this recipe for blueberry boy bait is what to bake next.
3/39
Cherry Plum Slab Pie with Walnut Streusel
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make desserts with fruit all summer! If you use store-bought crust, I recommend stacking your two pie crusts on top of each other and then rolling them to the correct size. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
4/39
Pumpkin-Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother always made these tasty muffins whenever our family got together at her house. Now they’re a family favorite at my house, and my in-laws love them, too! —Carolyn Riley, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
5/39
Cardamom Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fans of cheesecake will love these bite-size desserts. Crunchy and smooth, they’re perfect for the holidays—or any other time for that matter! —Judi Oudekerk, Buffalo, Minnesota
6/39
Peach Crumble Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A delightful summertime pie, this dessert is overflowing with fresh peach flavor. Each sweet slice is packed with old-fashioned appeal. The streusel topping makes this peach crumble pie a little different than the ordinary and adds homemade flair. —Sally Holbrook, Pasadena, California
7/39
Plum Streusel Kuchen
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is actually called “platz” in German (meaning “flat”) and has been in my family since before I was born. The fresh fruits of summer make it a favorite, and it’s simply wonderful warm out of the oven. We enjoy this German plum cake with ice cream or whipped cream, too. —Lisa Warkentin, Winnipeg, Manitoba
8/39
Streusel Pumpkin Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These pumpkin streusel muffins are a great accompaniment to any meal—or try them for breakfast, dessert or a snack. The pumpkin flavor is complemented by a sweet brown sugar topping. —Connie Pietila, Atlantic Mine, Michigan
9/39
Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma's! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida
10/39
Tillie's Ginger Crumb Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe goes back at least as far as my grandmother, who was born in the early 1900s. Our sons and I enjoy eating it in a bowl with milk poured on it—much to the dismay of my husband, who prefers it plain! —Kathy Nienow Clark, Byron, Michigan
11/39
Plum Good Crisp
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great crisp that goes well with any meal, but you can also serve it as a breakfast treat or snack. When it’s warm, it can’t be beat! —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
12/39
Caramel Apple Pie with Streusel Topping
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I developed this recipe through the years to get it exactly where we want it. I’ve entered several pie contests with it and placed first each time—one bite and you’ll know why this pie’s a winner! —Laurel Dalzell, Manteca, California
13/39
Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had company coming and needed a new breakfast casserole, so I made up this nutty idea using waffles. My neighbors and husband were happy taste testers. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
14/39
Cherry-Almond Streusel Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner on a sweet note. It's elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. —Marion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario
15/39
Blueberry Kuchen
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to freeze extra blueberries so I have them available anytime I want this treat. —Anne Krueger, Richmond, British Columbia
16/39
Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because my husband loves pumpkin pie, I've looked high and low for that "perfect" recipe. But as soon as he tasted this tart, he told me to stop searching, declaring this the best he's ever tried! —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri
17/39
Blackberry Crisp
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I adapted this comforting dessert from a recipe my mother-in-law gave to me. Hers fed a family with nine growing kids who were never full, so there was never any left. There aren't any leftovers when I make my downsized version, either! —Marliss Lee, Independence, Missouri
18/39
Caramel Apple Tartlets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota
19/39
Macaroon Cherry Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I use homegrown cherries in this bountiful pie with its unique crunchy coconut topping. But I've found that purchased tart cherries yield a dessert that's nearly as delicious. I always bake this pie around Presidents Day or Valentine's Day, but it's popular with my family in any season. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
20/39
Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts in the topping. You'll love it! —Amanda Pettit, Logan, Ohio
21/39
Apple Pear Coffee Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this apple pear coffee cake recipe to make for a breakfast I was hosting. The pan was empty before the breakfast was over! It's one of my most-requested recipes, probably because it's a bit different. —Joanne Hoschette, Paxton, Massachusetts
22/39
23/39
Apple Crumb Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I’ve made these apple crisp bars for parties and for family, and they’re always a hit. —Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan
24/39
Summer Harvest Tart
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my favorite bakeries makes this scrumptious tart that uses fall and summer fruit, so I created my own version. I like to serve it warm with whipped cream or ice cream and with a cup of coffee on a cool autumn night. —Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana
25/39
Delicious Ice Cream Dessert
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We appreciate a cool, creamy dessert like this in summer. It stays fresh in the freezer for one week. Top with the fudgy sauce before serving. —Mrs. Earl Brewer, Jackson, Mississippi
26/39
Plum & Hazelnut Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom taught me about Italian prune plums and pie. Sprinkling the crust with ground hazelnuts gives it a luscious flavor and also keeps it from getting soggy. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
27/39
Apple Streusel Bars
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I made these delicious bars for a friend’s birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a tasty tartness with a cinnamony kick. Be sure to chop the apples into small cubes—if the apple pieces are too big, the bars will fall apart. —Danielle Millwer, Tonawanda, New York
28/39
Hot Milk Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple, old-fashioned milk cake tastes so good it will surprise you! As I remember my mom's delicious meals, this dessert was always the perfect ending. Mom always used "a dash of this and dab of that" to come up with what we thought was "the best." —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
29/39
Caramel Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I developed this recipe through the years to get it exactly where we want it. I've entered several pie contests with it and placed first each time—one bite and you'll know why this pie's a winner! —Laurel Dalzell, Manteca, California
30/39
Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. —Janet Coops, Duarte, California
31/39
Blueberry Crumble Pie
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this delicious, fruity pie with small Maine berries, but any variety can be used. Instead of the thyme and lemon peel, I prefer to use fresh lemon-thyme. The shortbread topping adds crunch and sweetness. —Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine
32/39
Cran-Apple Pecan Crisp
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even folks who claim not to like cranberries rave about this dish. I cherish the recipe from my mother, who inspired my love of cooking. —Debbie Daly, Florence, Kentucky
33/39
Raspberry Crumble Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Don’t be intimidated by the recipe directions for this coffee cake—it really isn’t difficult to make. Try it sometime as a nice brunch item. Don’t limit it to that, though…it’s also a delicious dessert. —Shirley Boyken, Mesa, Arizona
34/39
Peach Crumb Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I had the most beautiful peaches and really wanted to bake with them. I started with my blueberry crumb bar recipe, and after a couple of tries, I was so happy with the results. My co-worker taste testers were, too! —Amy Burns, Newman, Illinois
35/39
Apple Streusel
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Many people don't think of using a slow cooker to make dessert, but I like having this hot, scrumptious apple treat waiting to be served when we finish up our dinner. I start it in the morning and don't think about it all day. —Jacki Every, Rotterdam, New York
36/39
Cranberry Crumble Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
People are delighted to find the ruby cranberry sauce swirled inside this tempting coffee cake. With the crumble topping, moist cake and tangy filling, it won't last long! —Jeani Robinson, Weirton, West Virginia
37/39
Apple Crisp Pizza
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this recipe. As it bakes, the enticing aroma fills my kitchen, and friends and family linger waiting for a sample. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa
38/39
Rhubarb Streusel Muffins
Total Time
37 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
What a pleasure it is to set out a basket of these rhubarb muffins…although the basket doesn’t stay full for very long! I have six children and two grandsons, so I do a lot of baking. This rhubarb streusel muffins recipe is based on a coffee cake recipe. —Sandra Moreside, Regina, Saskatchewan
39/39
Apple Pear Coffee Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this apple pear coffee cake recipe to make for a breakfast I was hosting. The pan was empty before the breakfast was over! It's one of my most-requested recipes, probably because it's a bit different. —Joanne Hoschette, Paxton, Massachusetts
