Pineapple Meringue Bread Pudding

Directions

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