Coconut Streusel Topping

You’ve just baked the perfect muffin or loaf. How can you top that? With this sweet and crunchy streusel! It’s incredibly easy to make but it’s the ultimate finishing touch for enhanced flavour and texture. (Psst! Check the Chef’s Tips and we’ll tell you how to turn it into a to-die-for ice cream topping!)

Prep Time
5 minutes
Chilling Time
10 minutes
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Three muffins topped with coconut streusel on a green plate
Servings
approximately 1¾ cups
  • ⅔ cup (56 g) shredded coconut
  • ⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (72 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup (29 g) large flaked oats
  • ½ tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp (1 g) salt
  • ¼ cup + 1 tsp (61 g) butter
  • 2 tsp (4 g) lime zest, finely grated
  • ½ tsp (2 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1

In a bowl, toss together with hands shredded coconut, flour, the Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, large flaked oats, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly blended.

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Coconut Stresuel Topping
Step 2

In a small microwaveable bowl (or in a small pot over medium-low heat), heat butter at 10-second intervals until melted. Stir in the lime zest and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.

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​​Coconut Streusel Topping
Step 3

Pour melted butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or hands until a coarse crumble forms.

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Coconut Streusel Topping
Step 4

Cover and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes or until needed; up to 3 days.

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Coconut Streusel Topping
Step 5

Sprinkle streusel onto muffins, pies, bars, quick breads, or coffee cakes before baking for added texture and flavour.

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