Basic Eggnog

2 egg yolks

¼ cup white sugar

1 pinch salt

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons rum

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 pinch ground nutmeg

In the top of a double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt. Add milk and mix well.

Stir frequently and cook over hot water until mixture thickens to coat a metal spoon.

Mix in rum and chill.

Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chilled egg mixture, pour into glasses and top with freshly grated nutmeg.