disclosed is a packaging system capable of protecting the freshness and structural integrity of fully - baked pastry shells during shipping and storage . according to the disclosure : individual pastry shells , held in conforming baking pans , are placed in paperboard cartons ; at least one stack of cartons is then enclosed by a bag comprised of high polymer film ; shock absorbing material is positioned to totally surround the cartons ; and a corrugated shipping container is employed to enclose the absorbing material , the bag , and the cartons .