Orange Creamsicle Bars: No Bake

Instructions:

1. Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and freeze for 10 minutes to set.
4. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and lump-free.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gently fold in the heavy whipping cream using a spatula until the mixture is a uniform, cloud-like white.
7. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the chilled crust and freeze for 30 minutes.
8. Dissolve the orange gelatin powder in boiling water, whisking vigorously until no crystals remain.
9. Stir in the cold water and orange extract.
10. Pour the orange mixture over the frozen cream layer.
11. Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours until fully set.