Cinnamon Streusel Topping
This cinnamon streusel topping is deliciously buttery and sweet, and is the perfect topping for your favorite pies, muffins, and cakes.
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 141kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Cinnamon Streusel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 130g
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 100g
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar 66g
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled 85g
Instructions
Cinnamon Streusel Filling
- Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp fine salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add 6 Tbsp or 3/4 of a stick of unsalted butter that's been melted and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes into the mixture. Use a fork to kind of fold the mixture together. I sweep around the sides of the bowl and then along the bottom of the bowl. The goal is to gently incorporate the butter into the dry ingredients while leaving some big chunks intact. Be careful not to overmix! Mix just until the flour is fully incorporated. Refrigerate the mixture until you're ready to use it. Then use on top of your favorite muffins, cakes, and pies!!
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Notes
Note: If you plan to add this to a baked good that won't be baked, it's important that you heat treat the flour in this recipe. This can be done in the oven or microwave.
Yield:
This cinnamon streusel recipe makes enough to cover a dozen muffins or cupcakes, a 10" pie, or the top of an 8x8-inch coffee cake.Tips for Making the Best Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- Let your butter sit for about 10 minutes after you've melted it. This will help you make larger, more defined crumbles in your streusel.
- Use a fork to mix your streusel! It allows you to combine your ingredients while leaving some of those delicious little butter bits intact!
Making This Streusel in Advance
The cinnamon streusel topping can be used immediately, refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen up to a month. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g