Quivering Eggnog (Mousse)

I'm not quite sure where this recipe came from, but I have had it for a very long time. I think it's like an eggnog mousse - light, airy, but rich because of the cream. NOTE: Cooking time=chilling time, but is estimated.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup  cream
• 1⁄2 cup rum (or sherry, or brandy)
•  nutmeg (garnish)
• 2 (1/4ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3⁄4 cup milk, heated

Directions

1. Whirl eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, 2 cups milk, cream and rum together in a blender.
2. Moisten the 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin in the 1/4 cup of water, then dissolve in 3/4 cup of hot milk. Pour this mixture into the blender with the eggnog mixture and blend.
3. Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate until set.