Vlaai
 A cherry vlaai | |
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |  Netherlands |
| Region or state | Limburg |
| Main ingredients | Yeast dough, fruits, berries |
Vlaai, also 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, Netherlands and is therefore also known as Weertervlaai. It is a typical product from the southern regions of the Netherlands, but variations are available throughout 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, such as cherry, apricot, strawberries, and plums.[2] Other variations are a crumbled butter and sugar mix ("greumellevlaai" in Limburgish, or "kruimelvlaai" in Dutch) and a cooked rice and custard porridge ("rijstevlaai").
Vlaais are often eaten on life events, such as birthdays and funerals.
Notes
- ^ Koene, A. Food Shopper's Guide to Holland: A Comprehensive Review of the Finest Local and International Food Products in the Dutch Marketplace (2006). Eburon Uitgeverij B.V. p. 138. ISBN 90-5972-092-X. Google Books. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ Hoogendoorn, H. and B. Kristel. Dutch (2004). trans. by S. Brouwer. Boeken & Gidsen. p. 88. ISBN 90-18-01786-8. Google Books. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
 | This dessert-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |