Banana Split Strawberry Pie

Description
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 package (3 ounces) ladyfingers
 * 1 quart ice cream, in assorted flavors
 * 2 bananas, split lengthwise
 * whipped cream
 * Garnish: frozen whole California strawberries (optional)

Strawberry Sauce

 * 1 x 10 oz. package frozen, sliced strawberries
 * 2 tablespoons sugar
 * ½ tablespoon cornstarch
 * 2 teaspoons 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 ¼ cup strawberry sauce over crumbs.
 * 4) Freeze.
 * 5) Just before serving time, arrange scoops of ice cream over bananas, in frozen pie shell.
 * 6) Drizzle remaining sauce on ice cream.
 * 7) Garnish with whipped cream and whole strawberries, if desired.
 * 8) 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 ½ tablespoon cornstarch.
 * 3) Stir into strawberries.
 * 4) Bring to boil.
 * 5) Cook and stir 2 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thick.
 * 6) Remove from heat.
 * 7) Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
 * 8) Chill.