Poppy Seed Sweet Pasta Dessert with Cream and Rum
This recipe is like a warm hug from childhood, especially if you have roots in Eastern European cuisine. The sweet treat can be a dessert or a cozy lunch after a comforting soup.
It is a memory, a taste of nostalgia that connects me to my culinary heritage, so I would like to share it. This old-fashioned delicacy, lovingly known as “Nasuvo sa makom,” is a reminder of simpler times and cherished recipes passed down through generations. As poppy seeds become increasingly rare, finding them feels like discovering a hidden treasure. I found some at the local European market, imported from Poland. These poppy seeds infuse this dish with authenticity and a touch of nostalgia, transporting me back to a time of innocence and joy.
To recreate the hearty texture of homemade noodles, I decided to use organic Bucatini pasta. Its thick strands perfectly absorb the creamy poppy seed sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures reminiscent of Grandma’s homemade pasta.
Whether enjoyed as a comforting dessert or paired with a hearty soup for a satisfying lunch, this poppy seed sweet pasta is a testament to the enduring power of food to connect us to our roots and create lasting memories. Prepare this dish with love; let its flavors transport you to a place of joy and culinary heritage.
Poppy Seed Sweet Pasta Dessert with Cream and Rum
Ingredients
- 4 cups dry pasta organic Bucatini #6
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups ground poppy seed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 5 tbsp rum
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 blood orange Thinly sliced blood oranges for garnish
- 1 lemon Thinly sliced for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water with half a teaspoon of salt added. Cook it until it's just tender, then drain and set it aside.
- While the pasta cooks, let's make the creamy poppy seed sauce. Combine the ground poppy seeds, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, sugar, and lemon zest in a small pot. Stir everything together and let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
- Once the sauce is ready, stir in the rum for that extra delightful flavor kick.
- Now, it's time to bring it all together. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy poppy seed sauce until every strand is coated in deliciousness.Serve your poppy seed pasta warm, garnished with fresh mint and thinly sliced blood oranges or citrus fruits of your choice for that extra zing!
- Enjoy the warmth and love in every bite!