How far in advance can eclairs be made before they are served?

Question

I am planning on making eclairs for Friday, could I make them Wednesday night? Do they need to be kept cold in the fridge?

I am using the recipe from the Joy of Cooking

Answer 1

As long as you cover them in a sealed container they ought to be fine. Some people prefer to refrigerate them any way, just set them out about a half hour before you plan on serving them.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This type of pastry freezes quite well, so you can probably make them a month in advance as long as the package you freeze them in is properly sealed.