Fast and Easy Eggnog (Sack posset)

Ingredients [metric]

• 6 eggs
• 1 c sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c rum (or to taste)
• One of:
• 1 qt light cream
• 1 qt whole milk
• 1 qt half and half
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• grated nutmeg
• ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Beat eggs until light and foamy. Add sugar and salt, and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Gently stir in the cream or milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Chill. Sprinkle with nutmeg.