Streusel - Crumble (Crispy) (Basic Dough)
Streusel is a crisp and crumbly topping made with cold butter, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour, perfect for adding a sweet and crunchy touch to cakes and baked desserts.
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 125 gbutter (cold from the fridge)
  • 125 gbrown sugar
  • 125 gall-purpose flour (or pastry flour)
  • 125 galmond flour
  • 70 gOPTIONAL: couverture chocolate
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (Approx.)

Calories
668 kcal
Protein
7 g
Fat
31 g
Carbohydrates
89 g

Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.

Step-by-step Guide

Another way to prepare

  • In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and almond flour, and stir thoroughly until well mixed.
  • Gradually add the cold butter cut into cubes. The mixture should have a crumbly, grainy texture. Do not knead the dough; crumble it with your fingers as you would when making a shortcrust pastry.
  • Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
  • Bake at 165 ºC for 25 minutes. If preparing a day in advance, you can give it another turn in the oven the next day to remove any moisture it may have absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie until it reaches 38 ºC.
  • Remove it from the bain-marie and pour 3/4 of it onto the marble. Using a spatula, spread it out and let it cool. When the texture starts to thicken, gather this chocolate and return it to the container with the remaining 1/4. Stir well until fully combined. The final temperature should be 31 ºC.
  • Gradually add the melted chocolate to the bowl with the crunchy mixture and mix with an open hand (wearing gloves) Without Pressing or Squashing.
  • Place a short cylinder with the same diameter as the mousse, cream, etc., on top of a piece of baking paper. Fill the mold and compact the mixture with a spatula.
  • Note: The diameter of the cylinder must match the diameter of the mousse, cream, etc., that you want to prepare.
  • Note: To facilitate the freezing process later, place a piece of baking paper under the cylinder.
  • If you are making individual cakes, remove the finished base and reuse the mold to make others.
  • Place the prepared base(s) in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • A little while before serving, take the prepared cake (a mousse, a creamy cake, etc.) and place the streusel-crumble base on top. Flip the cake so the base is on the bottom and unmold it.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature before starting, except for the butter, which should be cold to achieve a perfect crisp.
  • Cut the cold butter into small cubes before incorporating it with the other ingredients. This will help blend it more evenly.
  • Use your fingertips to mix the butter, sugar, and flours until a texture resembling coarse crumbs is achieved. Do not overwork the dough to prevent the butter from melting.
  • If you wish to add chocolate, chop it into small pieces before mixing it with the other ingredients to ensure even distribution.
  • Prepare your cake or dessert that will accompany the streusel in advance, as this dough bakes quickly and should be used immediately after preparation.
  • For extra crunch, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before baking.