Lemon Cream Pie Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Preparation Time:

• Total Preparation Time: About 2 hours (including baking time)
• Preparation Time (without baking): 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. Mix well.
3. Add vegetable oil and eggs, and mix until a dough forms.
4. Add lemon juice and mix well.
5. Spread the dough into a baking dish evenly.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
7. While the crust is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
8. After the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese filling on top.
9. Cut into bars or squares and serve.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the dish is made for 8 people)

• Calories: Approximately 350 calories per serving (based on the ingredients listed)
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and lemony flavor combination.
• A classic American dessert with a hint of tangy citrus flavor.
• Suitable for all ages.

User Comments:

1. "These pie bars were amazing! The lemon flavor was so fresh and the cream cheese filling was so creamy and delicious."
2. "I loved the combination of flavors in these bars. They were easy to make and my family loved them."
3. "These pie bars were a hit at my party! The texture was perfect and the lemon juice added a nice tangy flavor."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh lemon juice for best results. If fresh lemon juice is not available, you can use bottled lemon juice.
• Make sure to bake the crust until it's golden brown to ensure it's fully cooked.
• Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the cream cheese filling to prevent it from spreading too much.