Kueh Prol Nanas (pineapple meringue bread pudding)
Indonesians love spices and and coconut milk. Try this exotic dessert.
3 cups 1/2-inch French bread cubes
1 (15 1/4 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained, (reserve syrup)
3 eggs, separated
1/3 C packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. coconut milk, or 1 (7 3/4 oz) can sweetened reconstituted coconut juice
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 C. sugar
Place bread cubes in greased 8X8" baking dish. Spread pineapple on top of bread. Beat egg yolks slightly,; stir in brown sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, salt and the reserved syrup. Slowly stir in milk. Pour over bread cubes and pineapple. Bake, uncovered in 350 degree oven until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, 30-40 minutes.
Remove from oven. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. beat in 1/4 C. sugar, 1 Tbs at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread over pudding. Bake until delicate golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
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