What is Pumpkin Custard?
Sangkhya Lapov is one of Cambodia's most visually stunning desserts. A whole small pumpkin is hollowed out, filled with a mixture of eggs, coconut milk, palm sugar, and pandan, then steamed until the custard sets and the pumpkin flesh becomes tender. It's sliced into wedges so each piece has a layer of creamy custard atop sweet pumpkin. The presentation alone makes it special.
- Price range: $1–3
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang
- Often sold pre-sliced at markets. The pumpkin flesh is meant to be eaten with the custard.
Pumpkin Custard
$1–3សង្ខ្យាល្ពៅ
Sangkhya Lapov is one of Cambodia's most visually stunning desserts. A whole small pumpkin is hollowed out, filled with a mixture of eggs, coconut milk, palm sugar, and pandan, then steamed until the custard sets and the pumpkin flesh becomes tender. It's sliced into wedges so each piece has a layer of creamy custard atop sweet pumpkin. The presentation alone makes it special.
Key Ingredients
- small pumpkin
- eggs
- coconut milk
- palm sugar
- pandan leaf
- salt
Where to Find
- restaurants
- dessert vendors
- festivals
Best Cities
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
Often sold pre-sliced at markets. The pumpkin flesh is meant to be eaten with the custard.
Frequently Asked Questions
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