1 cup sugar
3 tbsp. grated coconut
3 tbsp. confectioners sugar
3 tbsp. pearl tapioca
2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. coconut extract

Soak pearl tapioca in water overnight.

In a double boiler, bring milk nearly to boiling point (steam will be rising). Add a pinch of salt and the soaked tapioca; cook for 30 minutes.

Beat yolks of eggs with 1 cup sugar and add coconut.

Beat 10 minutes longer. Pour into a pudding dish.

Beat the whites of eggs into a stiff froth with the powdered sugar. Pour over the top. Sprinkle with coconut.

Bake in a 400°F oven until top is brown (about 10-15 minutes).