Creamy Eggnog Sauce

Description

 * Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients

 * 1 egg
 * ¾ cup half and half or milk
 * 2½ tbsp sugar
 * 1 tbsp dark rum
 * ¼ tsp vanilla extract
 * ground nutmeg to taste

Directions

 * 1) In a 2-cup measure, beat egg until well blended.
 * 2) Beat in half-and-half and sugar.
 * 3) Microwave on 70% power until thick (3 to 3-½ minutes), stirring rapidly with a fork once a minute.
 * 4) Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then stir in rum, vanilla, and nutmeg.
 * 5) Serve warm or cooled.

Vanilla cream variation

 * 1) Prepare as directed above, increasing vanilla to ½ teaspoon and omitting rum and nutmeg.