Heat oven to 350F.
Beat eggs, sugar and salt together in mixing bowl until just blended.
Stir in scalded milk and rum or rum extract gradually,
stirring constantly. Pour into 1 qt. baking dish.
Set baking dish in larger pan.
Fill larger pan with enough hot water so level
of water is even with level of custard.
Bake 30-35 min. or until thin-bladed knife
inserted 1" from edge comes out clean.
Center will be soft but will set when cool. Cool; chill.
Serve cold. Makes 6 servings.