For the astronomical observatory in New Mexico, see VLA

Vla is the name of two Dutch food products. One is a pie, called 'vla' in the South, from whence it originates, but more commonly known as vlaai. The other is a dairy product made from fresh milk which first appeared in the 1950s. It has the viscosity of yoghurt or custard, 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. The average Dutch person consumes about 10 kg of vla on a yearly basis.

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