Combine pudding mix, ⅔ c. sugar and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in eggs, milk and coconut milk. Cook over boiling water until very thick. Add butter and 3 c. coconut; cook about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat; add almond extract.
Pour into warm pie shell, baked 4 to 5 minutes in very hot oven (450°F.). Reduce oven temperature to 425°.