This easy, no-bake layered 'cake' features a buttery crust made with crumbled ladyfingers, a vanilla ice cream-pudding filling and a strawberry-infused whipped topping.

French Vanilla Cake

1 pound ladyfinger cookies, crumbled
1/4 pound butter or margarine, melted
1 (6-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (plus the milk needed to prepare as directed)
1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1 (8-ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping
1/4 pound strawberries, crushed

1. Mix crushed ladyfinger cookies and melted butter; press into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
2. Mix vanilla pudding mix according to the package directions.
3. Add vanilla ice cream to prepared pudding, mixing until smooth. Pour over the cookie mixture
4. Combine the non-dairy whipped topping with the crushed strawberries and spread over the top.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 12 servings.