Streusel is very popular on German and Austrian desserts like crumb cake and kuchen. In some bakeries you may see a rich pastry with a streusel topping referred to simply as a streusel.

Buttery, crumbly streusel adds a lovely texture to desserts, and it’s so easy to whip up. Here’s how to make a general streusel topping recipe that can be used on pies, muffins, bars, coffee cakes and ...