Pineapple Meringue Bread Pudding

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.

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