Can you freeze a strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for 1 week?

No, you should not freeze a strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for 1 week. Even though the strawberries and cake can withstand freezing temperatures for a week or two, the fresh whipped cream will not. Whipped cream is a delicate emulsion that can easily be broken down by freezing and thawing, resulting in a grainy, watery texture.

Additionally, the strawberries may become soggy and mushy, losing their fresh flavor.

Here are some tips for freezing strawberry shortcake:

- Shortcake: bake the shortcake layers and let them cool completely. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe container. Shortcake layers can be frozen for up to 2 months.

- Strawberries: wash and hull the strawberries, and then slice them into thin pieces. Place the strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for 1-2 hours, or until they are completely frozen. Once frozen, transfer the strawberries to a freezer-safe container. Strawberries can be frozen for up to 6 months.

- Whipped cream: it is not recommended to freeze whipped cream, as it will lose its texture and flavor when thawed. Instead, you can make the whipped cream just before serving the strawberry shortcake.