Cut the nougat into very fine cubes and mix together with the egg yolks and sugar in a hand mixer until creamy. Slowly stir the whipped cream into the nougat mixture in a thin stream. Lastly, fold in rum in a leisurely manner.
Pour into a carafe. Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise and add to the liqueur as a flavoring. Chill to serve.
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