CHRISTMAS EGGNOG PIE

Steps:

• Soften the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
• Combine half the sugar with the yolks.
• Add hot water and salt.
• Cook over boiling water until mix coats a spoon.
• Add gelatin; dissolve in hot custard.
• When the mixture thickens, beat egg white until stiff.
• Beat in remaining sugar, nutmeg, and rum, blend into mixture.
• Pour into pie shell.
• Let cool before topping with whipped cream (You may sprinkle almonds on top).