Vla

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Vla is the name of a Dutch custard dish. Dutch custard. It is dairy product made from fresh milk which first appeared in the 1950s. It has the viscosity of yoghurt, but is sweet rather than sour. It is served cold and is available in several flavors. These include:

• Plain
• vanilla
• Chocolate
• Raspberry
• Caramel
• Hopjes (coffee/caramel)
• Stracciatella (chocolate shavings)
• Cream
• Banana
• Strawberry
• Milk Cream (in several flavours)
• Almond cookies

Traditional vla is made of cooked milk with custard, or with a combination of eggs, maizena, vanilla and sugar. Vla found in Dutch supermarkets is usually also made with other additives including thickeners.

Plain vla is frequently enjoyed with apple sauce, or as a vlaflip: with yoghurt and fruit syrup.