Best 3 Freezer Streusel Recipes

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Freezer streusel is a convenient and versatile dessert option that can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer until you're ready to bake it. This type of streusel is typically made with a combination of flour, oats, sugar, butter, and spices, and it can be used to top a variety of desserts, such as fruit cobblers, pies, and muffins. Freezer streusel is a great way to save time and effort when you're short on time or when you want to have a homemade dessert on hand for unexpected guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAN'S CRUMB TOPPING OR STREUSEL



Jan's Crumb Topping or Streusel image

I add this topping to muffins, pie, and cakes so often I decided to make it in a large amount and freeze. Now I have it ready whenever the mood strikes!

Provided by What's for dinner, mom?

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 10m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix flour and cinnamon into creamed butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Store in airtight container in the freezer until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

STREUSEL



Streusel image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
6 ounces light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and/or allspice
6 ounces almonds, chopped and toasted
3 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and almonds in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter and use your fingers to lightly knead into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is well incorporated.
  • Use to top muffins, quick breads, crisps or ice cream. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to a month.

FREEZER-READY STREUSEL MIX



Freezer-ready Streusel Mix image

This is very handy to have ready in the freezer if you do a lot of baking. Of coarse, this mix may be refrigerated until ready to use, but it will keep almost indefinitely in the freezer.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 6-7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups walnuts
3 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 -3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup very cold butter (cut into 16 chunks)

Steps:

  • In a bowl of a food processor, place the walnuts, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and vanilla; pulse briefly to combine.
  • Add in the COLD butter chunks; process to make a coarse crumble mixture.
  • Freeze in a covered freezer container, or a ziploc freezer bag, and remove as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991.1, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 288.4, Carbohydrate 122.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 107.2, Protein 7.4

Tips:

  • For a flaky streusel topping, use cold butter and flour.
  • To achieve a crumbly texture, use equal parts butter, flour, and sugar.
  • If you want a crispy topping, add oats or chopped nuts to the streusel mixture.
  • For a sweeter streusel, add brown sugar or cinnamon to the mixture.
  • If you don't have time to make streusel from scratch, you can use a store-bought mix.
  • Streusel can be used as a topping for pies, muffins, and other baked goods.
  • It can also be used as a filling for cookies and bars.
  • Streusel can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Streusel is a versatile and delicious topping that can be used to enhance the flavor and texture of many baked goods. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, streusel is a great way to add a special touch to your next dessert.

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