Use your favorite combination of Jell-O and ice cream flavors. Strawberry Jell-O and vanilla ice cream is one good pairing.

1 package lady fingers
1 small box Jell-O (flavor desired)
1 pint ice cream (flavor desired)
1 1/4 cups water

Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate. Press into it 1 package of lady fingers arranged around the plate.

Heat 1 1/4 cups of water to boiling. Remove from heat and dissolve package of strawberry Jell-O. Add vanilla ice cream, cut into pieces. Stir immediately until melted. Chill until thickened but not set (10 to 20 minutes).

Pour Jell-O mixture over ladyfingers and chill for 2 hours.

Before serving, garnish with fresh fruit and whipped cream.