Cheesecake (baking) enthusiasts...help!

[EJH]

I drew SIL in our secret santa exchange. We set a $40 limit. I've been trying to figure out what to get her and finally did this morning. She loves to bake, especially cheesecakes.

I ordered her a cheesecake cookbook, a new pan and have a few bucks left to get her one final thing. I thought about new measuring spoons or something, but didn't know if there was another 'tool' that always comes in handy when baking a cheesecake.

Would love any ideas!!!

Thanks! :D

Erin

[Hello Kitty]

GC to the grocery store to buy supplies? Maybe put it in a cream cheese box.

[EJH]

that's a really good idea!

i was actually thinking after i posted this that maybe i would just buy her some cream cheese and wrap that and have her open that first.
hmm...

thanks!

[j*east]

Does she like chocolate? You could get her some shmancy baking chocolate, like Callebaut or Scharffen Berger. Or maybe look for mini cheesecake pans--those are cute and not too $$.

[chefker]

Maybe a really nice bottle of vanilla extract? (like Penzey's double-strength).

[wine_o_girlie]

What about aluminum foil so she can do a water bath for the cheesecake?

[princesse]

LOL, I think wrapped up cream cheese is fantastic!