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If you\u2019re anything like me, you love<\/em> texture on desserts. The graham cracker crust underneath a cheesecake, hunks of cookie dough pieces in ice cream and, of course, streusel on fruity desserts. In my opinion, fruit pies and muffins, coffee cakes and even banana breads are incomplete without a mountain of crumbly streusel topping. If you agree, then you must learn how to make a streusel topping that can be used on any of your homemade desserts. Luckily, this streusel topping recipe is easy to whip up, so let\u2019s just dive in!<\/p>\n

What is streusel?<\/h2>\n

Streusel is essentially a crumb topping, commonly sprinkled over the tops of muffins, coffee cakes, bars and pies. This crumbly topper is made with flour, butter and sugar. It gives baked goods a little extra texture and sweetness.<\/p>\n

And before you ask\u2014streusel and strudel<\/a> are totally different. Streusel is a topping, while strudel is a type of German pastry.<\/p>\n

Streusel Ingredients<\/h2>\n

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