I decided this year that everything for my husband would be done by me by hand made with love. So my decision was cheesecake and a picture frame.
Crust
2 cups vanilla wafers(finally grated)
1 cup glazed almonds(finally grated)
4 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter
Filling
3 packs cream cheese
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 squeezes of fresh lemon
1/4 cup flour
16 oz of sour cream
5 large eggs beaten (put one in at a time already beaten)
Mix ingredients for crust and press into buttered pie dish going up the sides.
Mix cream cheese adding sugar slowly.
Add flour, vanilla, and lemon and beat again. Add flour, mix, add eggs one at a time. Lastly, add the sour cream.
Pour onto the crust. Cook on 325 for 1 hour. Crack oven door and leave open for an additional hour. Place in fridge over night. Add a topping if you wish or enjoy!!
Picture frame
Cut 2x8 to the size of your choice using a jig saw.
Hit the board with a hammer, hit a nail with a hammer into the board, stab it with a knife to make it appear aged.
Paint it whatever color you choose. Hammer a nail on bottom of the back to make it stand. Hammer or hot glue a bow or skip this part. Nail or glue a clip to hold a picture onto the top.
All done :)

