Coconut Cassava Bars

Ingredients

• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• ½ tsp molasses
• 6 tbsp coconut milk
• 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1 oz 2 tablespoons water
• 6 oz (3/4 cup) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 6 oz (3/4 cup) coconut milk
• 1 large egg and 1 large egg white (room temperature and lightly beaten)
• 16 oz (1lb) frozen grated cassava*, (thaw in fridge for 1 day and do not drain)
• 1 oz (1/4 cup) coarsely chopped macapuno** (sweetened coconut strings)
• 1 oz (1/4 cup) grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (sifted)
• 1 large egg yolk (room temperature and beaten)
• 1 oz (¼ cup) chopped macapuno, (plus more for serving)