Ingredients

• 4 fresh eggs
• 1/4 cup superfine white sugar
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Rum (optional)

Separate egg whites in one bowl and yolks into another mixing bowl.

With a wire whisk, blend the egg yolks until thick and lemony.

Whisk in sugar, salt, nutmeg and vanilla.
Gradually add the half and half, stirring constantly.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently whisk into egg mixture until well blended.
Add rum to taste.