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Aalster Vlaai Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: 1
🥧 Yield: 1 Aalster Vlaai
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Belgium with this Aalster Vlaai recipe. Originating from the heart of European culinary tradition, this dessert promises to captivate your taste buds with its rich, creamy texture and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight treat or any special occasion, this oven-baked delicacy is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 400g sugar cubes
- 7 eggs
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp foelie (mace)
- 45g candisiroop (candi syrup)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1216
- Fat: 47.9g
- Saturated Fat: 26.7g
- Cholesterol: 567.8mg
- Sodium: 647.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 154.2g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 104.2g
- Protein: 46.6g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Milk Mixture:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm.
- Add the sugar cubes to the milk and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Grate the Mastellen:
- Grate the mastellen into the milk mixture. Mastellen are Belgian sweet bread rolls. Ensure they are dried out before grating.
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Beat the Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light in color and frothy.
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Mix Spices with Eggs:
- Combine the foelie (mace) and cinnamon with the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well incorporated.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Gently fold the spiced egg mixture into the milk and sugar mixture until fully blended.
- Add the candisiroop (candi syrup) and mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake the Aalster Vlaai:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (170-175°C).
- Pour the batter into an oven-safe dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for approximately 2 hours, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Once baked, remove the Aalster Vlaai from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
- Slice into portions and savor each bite of this decadent Belgian dessert.
- “Eet Smakelijk!” – Enjoy your meal in Dutch!
Notes:
- Aalster Vlaai is best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to dust the top with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
- Experiment with different spices or add-ins to customize the flavor to your liking.