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

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350.
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) Lightly beat egg yolks in a small bowl, stir in brown sugar,lemon peel,cinnamon,salt and the reserved syrup.
 * 4) Slowly stir in the coconut milk.
 * 5) Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and pineapples.
 * 6) Bake uncovered about 30-40 minutes, or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
 * 7) Remove from oven.
 * 8) In a medium sized bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on med.speed until foamy.
 * 9) Beat in 1/4 cup Sugar, 1 TBS at a time, and beat until stiff and glossy.Spread over pudding.
 * 10) Bake until golden brown, approx 8-10 minutes.Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.