Pineapple Meringue Bread Pudding

Description
My friend gave this recipe to me a long time ago and my family loves it! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!



Ingredients

 * 3 cups French bread, cubed into 1/2 inch sections
 * 1 (15 ounces) can crushed pineapple (Drain the syrup and save)
 * 3 eggs, seperated
 * 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
 * 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup coconut milk
 * 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
 * 1/4 cup sugar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease either a a square baking dish (8x8x2) or an oblong dish (10x6x1 1/2) Place bread cubes in greased dish, spread the pineapple on top. Lightly beat egg yolks in a small bowl, stir in brown sugar,lemon peel,cinnamon,salt and the reserved syrup. Slowly stir in the coconut milk. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and pineapples. Bake uncovered about 30-40 minutes, or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven. In a medium sized bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on med.speed until foamy. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar, 1 TBS at a time, and beat until stiff and glossy.Spread over pudding. Bake until golden brown, approx 8-10 minutes.Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.