Fairy Princess Bars

Step 1 -Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish, then line the base and sides with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of overlap on all sides.

Step 2 -In a food processor, add the animal crackers and process until they are finely chopped.

Step 3 -Add the butter to the crackers and process until they are well-combined.

Step 4 -Press the animal cracker-butter mixture into the base of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5 -Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill until ready to use it.

Step 6 -In a bowl, add the cold water and the gelatin sheets and let them soak, about 5 minutes. Squeeze the excess liquid from the gelatin sheets. If using the gelatin powder, prepare it according to the package directions.

Step 7 -In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the prepared gelatin sheets and cook until they have just melted, about 30 seconds.

Step 8 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat.

Step 9 -In a bowl, add the cream cheese, the caster sugar, and the vanilla and use an electric hand mixer to beat until it is light and fluffy.

Step 10 -Gradually add the hot gelatin to the cream cheese mixture and beat until it is combined.

Step 11 -Add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat until it is well-combined.

Step 12 -Fold 1/3 cup of the sprinkles into the cream cheese mixture.

Step 13 -Spoon the filling over the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Step 14 -Transfer the baking dish to room temperature and let it rest, about 10 minutes.

Step 15 -Use a hot knife to cut the bars into squares.

Step 16 -Serve the bars, topped with the whipped cream and the extra sprinkles.