Vla

Vla is a typical Dutch dairy product, made of fresh milk. It has the viscosity of yoghurt, but is much sweeter and is available in several tastes:

• Plain (vanilla)
• Chocolate
• Raspberry
• Caramel
• Stracciatella (chocolate shavings)
• Cream
• Banana
• Strawberry
• Almond cookies

Traditional vla is made of cooked milk with custard, or with a combination of eggs, maizena and vanilla. And sugar, of course! Vla found in Dutch shops is usually made with other thickeners .

Plain vla also tastes good with apple sauce, or as a vlaflip: with yoghurt and some fruit syrup .