Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    egg
     3/4  cup           half and half or milk
   2 1/2  tablespoons   sugar
   1      tablespoon    dark rum
     1/4  teaspoon      vanilla extract
                        ground nutmeg to taste

Preparation:

1. In a 2-cup measure, beat egg until well blended. Beat in half-and-half and sugar. 2. Microwave on 70% power until thick (3 to 3-1/2 minutes), stirring rapidly with a fork once a minute. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then stir in rum, vanilla, and nutmeg. Serve warm or cooled. Makes about 3/4 cup. Vanilla Cream: Prepare as directed above, increasing vanilla to 1/2 teaspoon and omitting rum and nutmeg.