Banana Split Strawberry Pie

Description
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients

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

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