Gingerbread Streusel

Back when I did the EASY FAKE-OUT EGG NOG MOUSSE, I pointed out that I also had created a gingerbread streusel for the perfect topping for it!

Somewhere in my head, I was imagining a great topping that had a holiday flavor to it. I've seen where others have just crushed or crumbled gingersnaps to add, but I thought maybe a streusel would be easier to handle. I say that since I wanted to top a cake I did with a streusel & really liked how it handled. Plus...it was really easy to make!

So I went on a search for a gingerbread streusel...cuz...how hard could that be? Well, apparently pretty difficult! I couldn't find ANY! I decided to research gingerbread recipes & came created a gingerbread streusel!

So...if love gingerbread...this is for you!!!

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GINGERBREAD STREUSEL

Ingredients

1 C flour

1 C brown sugar, packed

¼ C butter, softened

1 ½ T ground ginger

1 ½ T ground cinnamon

1 t ground cloves

¼ t ground nutmeg

1 T water

          Directions

Mix all ingredients together until crumbly

** Store in an air-tight container

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I was so taken with my tiny dessert, I wanted it for breakfast. But how do I pass it off without looking totally insane? (Hey! I hear you laughing at that!) By pretending it's a dish from IHOP & adding it to pancakes (pictured above).

Yep, I totally piled the mousse on top of the pancakes & then topped that with the streusel...and with red, green & white sprinkles. You know, to visually give it that holiday touch...like at IHOP!

You can top cakes, pies or breads with it, too! You will NOT be disappointed!

Oh...and...YUM!!!

ENJOY!