Vlaskaas
Vlaskaas is a traditional cheese made from cow's milk. It's aged for around 5 months, with variations. The texture is semi-soft and buttery, with some crunchy protein crystals here and there, while the flavors are sweet, milky, and nutty, with a touch of sharpness and hints of almonds.
In the past, the cheese was made only once a year during the flax harvest festival, when people used to eat it it on thick slices of bread, but nowadays it's available throughout the year. It's recommended to serve Vlaskaas with walnuts, salami, fresh figs, and apples.
Drink pairings include a glass of beer or wine such as Sauternes and Beaujolais.
Pairing tips
Beaujolais
Beaujolais is a light-bodied red wine, with relatively high amounts of acidity. It is made in the historical wine producing region Province of Beaujolais, mostly ... Read more
Sauternes
This late-harvest dessert wine of Bordeaux is predominantly made with Sémillon, the region's rare golden-skinned white grapes affected by noble rot, though ... Read more
