6 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. whipping cream, if desired
3/4 to 1 c. light rum or 1/2 to 1 tsp. rum extract
Nutmeg

In large non aluminum saucepan, combine eggs, sugar and salt; stir in milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and whipping cream. Cool; refrigerate immediately. At serving time, pour into punch bowl. Stir in rum; sprinkle with nutmeg. Makes 12 to 16 (1/2 cup) servings.