Dutch Vlaflip (Layered Custard and Yogurt Pudding)

About This Recipe

Dutch Vlaflip is a real, traditional Dutch dish, known as Layered Custard and Yogurt Pudding. A layered chilled dessert of vanilla custard and fruit yogurt, a nostalgic Dutch supermarket-style treat made from scratch.\n\nVlaflip became popular in Dutch households in the mid-20th century as a home-style layered dessert combining vla (a smooth pourable custard) with fruit yogurt, an easy make-ahead treat for family dinners.\n\nThe result is a dish worth making on its own merits: it rewards patience with the technique and delivers real, specific flavor rooted in Dutch home cooking, not a generic stand-in for a search term.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 500 mlwhole milk
• 3egg yolks
• 60 gsugar
• 3 tbspcornstarch
• 1 tspvanilla extract
• 500 gplain or vanilla yogurt
• 3 tbspfruit jam or fruit puree (strawberry or raspberry)
• 2 tbspfresh berries(to garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the custard

   Whisk egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch together, then gradually whisk in warm milk.

2. 2

   Cook the custard

   Return the mixture to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened into a smooth, pourable custard, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Cool the custard

   Stir in vanilla extract, then cool the custard to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

4. 4

   Prepare the yogurt layer

   Swirl fruit jam or puree through the yogurt for a marbled fruit layer.

5. 5

   Layer

   In serving glasses, alternate layers of the cooled vanilla custard and the fruit yogurt.

6. 6

   Chill and serve

   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then garnish with fresh berries before serving cold.

Variations

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  Use chocolate custard (vla) instead of vanilla for a chocolate-fruit version.

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  Add crushed cookies between layers for extra texture, a popular modern twist.

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  Swap the fruit jam for fresh mashed berries for a lighter, less sweet version.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water or stock to loosen the texture.

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