# Cider Cheesecake Pies This Hybrid Recipe Combines Pumpkin Pie with a Creamy Torte By M | Published 2015-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-pie References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/14728-cheesecake-pie-why-didn-t-we-think-of-this-earlier) & [food52](http://food52.com/) Hybrid desserts are a great way to combine the best parts of two different sweets into one ultimate dish such as these [pumpkin cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pumpkin-cheesecake-pancakes) pie by Food52. The dessert fuses together the thick, flakey crust of pumpkin pie with a filling made from rich cream cheese, pumpkin puree and cider flavoring to create a decadent autumnal dessert that is sure to wow guests. Incorporating a [pie crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery) as the shell of a cheesecake is a genius idea since the crust will hold up will to the dense, creamy filling made from sugar, spices, apple cider and heavy cream. Rather than having a pie shell cover the filling, the dessert is left uncovered like a cheesecake typically is and an be topped with [sliced apples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream) for decoration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Desserts:** Combining the best parts of two different sweets into one ultimate dish presents opportunities for innovative flavor combinations and unique culinary experiences. - **Pie Crust Innovation:** Using pie crust as the shell of a cheesecake opens up possibilities for creating new and exciting dessert structures that appeal to both pie and cheesecake lovers. - **Uncovered Cheesecakes:** Leaving the cheesecake uncovered, like a traditional cheesecake, allows for more creative toppings and presents an opportunity to experiment with unconventional decorating techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of hybrid desserts to introduce new products and cater to consumer demand for unique and indulgent dessert options. - **Bakery:** Innovating pie crusts to serve as cheesecake shells opens up new possibilities for bakeries to create stunning and delicious desserts that attract customers with their unique presentation. - **Specialty Ingredients:** The specialty ingredients industry can capitalize on the trend of uncovered cheesecakes by offering a range of innovative and eye-catching toppings and decorations for cheesecakes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-creme-pie.md) - [Boozy Baked Apple Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boozy-baked-apple-pie.md) - [Thanksgiving Pecan Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-pizza.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Collaboration Cheese-Topped Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-singles-apple-pie.md) - [Hybrid Seasonal Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camembert-pork-pie.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-fried-pie.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Chain Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cookie-butter-cheesecake.md) - [Pumpkin Pie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-in-the-sky-creation.md)