Spar Half Cherry Tart

The Kersenvlaai is one of the most classic and beloved of all vlaai varieties — the deep colour and sweet-sour intensity of cherries on a soft yeast base is the vlaai you'll find at every Limburg family Sunday.

About the Vlaai

The vlaai is the traditional pie of the Dutch province of Limburg — a yeast-leavened base (not a shortcrust pastry) that is softer, more bread-like, and sweeter than a French tarte or a British pie. It is baked in a flat, wide tin and is the centrepiece of family occasions in the Limburg tradition, served in slices with coffee or as a celebration dessert.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, cherry filling (sour cherries, sugar, cherry juice, modified starch E1422), butter, eggs, sugar, yeast, salt. Contains gluten, milk, eggs.

Serving

Serve at room temperature. Cut into wedges. Best enjoyed with a cup of filter coffee or a glass of milk. For the authentic Limburg experience, serve alongside a second variety to offer guests a choice — the vlaai is traditionally served in pairs at celebrations.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator if cream-filled. Consume within the use-by date. Once cut, cover with cling film and refrigerate; best consumed within 2 days of cutting.