Preheat oven to 450.

Mix:  3 beaten eggs or 6 beaten yolks

1/2 c sugar

1/4 tsp salt,

2 c milk (or milk and light cream)

1 tsp vanilla ( or rum or bourbon

Line a pie tin with crust, making sure to build up the edges, and repairing any cracks.  Prick the bottom.  Bake for ten minutes.  Drop the heat to 325, pour the mixture into the crust.  Sprinkle with nutmeg.  Bake 30 minutes or until firm.  (Took almost an hour for us.)