Next to upgrading your lemon pie filling, you can also enhance this treat by adding a delightful topping. Use tangy lemon curd whipped cream, sweetened sour cream, or vanilla yogurt.

The recipe called for a can of store-bought lemon pie filling, which I've always thought tasted rather artificial. And that's because it is. But I decided to give it a go nonetheless.

Beat cream cheese, some of the lemon pie filling, an egg, powdered sugar, and salt together, then spread over the crust. Finish assembling. Top with the remaining lemon pie filling and crumble the ...