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Close up of raw buttery crumble topping with fine sandy flour and pale-gold chunks. (Crumble Topping Recipe)

Crumble Topping Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Buttery Streusel Clusters

This professional Crumble Topping Recipe creates the perfect balance of fine sandy particles and chunky, pea-sized buttery clusters. Ideal for pies, muffins, and cakes, this golden-beige streusel delivers a rich, crunchy texture every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 188g
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g, packed
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter 170g, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl Ceramic or glass preferred
  • 1 Pastry Cutter Or two knives

Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. In a white ceramic bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until it resembles fine, uniform sand.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter to incorporate until the mixture forms irregular, pea-sized chunks and clusters.
  3. Gently squeeze small handfuls of the mixture to create larger clusters, tossing lightly to maintain a mix of textures.

Notes

Always use cold butter directly from the fridge for the best cluster definition.
Store raw in the freezer for up to 3 months for an easy dessert topping anytime.
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