A cherry vlaai |
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Netherlands |
| Region or state | Limburg |
| Dish details | |
| Course served | Dessert |
| Main ingredient(s) | Yeast dough, fruits, berries |
Vlaai, better known as Limburgse vlaai,[1] is a pie or tart consisting of a pastry and filling. Vlaai is usually 27—30 centimeters in diameter. Originally vlaai was created in Weert, Limburg and is therefore also known as Weertervlaai. It is a typical product from the southern regions of the Netherlands, but nowadays generally available all through the country and in parts of Belgium and Germany near to the border of the Netherlands. It is available in many different varieties of fruit fillings (cherry, apricot, strawberries, plums, etc.)[2] , a crumbled butter and sugar mix ("greumellevlaai") and a cooked rice and custard porridge ("rijstevlaai"). Also, the vlaai is well known for being thinner than a normal pie which gives it a hint of crunchyness too.