Instructions: 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.

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