Easy Creamy Strawberry Pie

This is an easy dessert for a summer night's dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package  sliced frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
• 2  cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 (9 inch)  pastry shells, baked
•  sliced fresh strawberries (optional)

Directions

1. Drain frozen strawberries into a 1-cup measuring cup and reserve juice; set berries aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup; pour into a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add icecream; stir until blended.
3. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or just until thickened (watch carefully).
4. Fold in reserved strawberries. Pour into pastry shell. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
5. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.