Banana Split Strawberry Pie

Description
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 package (3 ounces) has-ingredient::lady fingers
 * 1 quart has-ingredient::ice cream, in assorted flavors
 * 2 has-ingredient::bananas, spilt lengthwise
 * has-ingredient::whipped cream
 * Garnish: frozen whole California has-ingredient::strawberries (optional)

Strawberry Sauce

 * 1 10 oz. package frozen, sliced strawberries
 * 2 tablespoons has-ingredient::sugar
 * 1/2 tablespoon has-ingredient::cornstarch
 * 2 teaspoons has-ingredient::lemon juice

Directions

 * 1) Arrange 16 lady finger halves diagonally around side of 9-inch pie plate.
 * 2) Crumble remaining ladyfingers and press in an even layer in bottom of pan.
 * 3) Gently spread 1/4 cup strawberry Sauce over crumbs. Freeze.
 * 4) Just before serving time, arrange scoops of ice cream over bananas, in frozen pie shell.
 * 5) Drizzle remaining sauce on ice cream.
 * 6) Garnish with whipped cream and whole strawberries, if desired.
 * 7) Cut into wedges; serve immediately. strawberry

Sauce

 * 1) Slightly thaw 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries in syrup; pour into saucepan.
 * 2) Mix together 2 tablespoons of Sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch.
 * 3) Stir into strawberries. Bring to boil.
 * 4) Cook and stir 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thick.
 * 5) Remove from heat. Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Chill.