Quick rum balls: A no-bake classic ideal with coffee

Name: Quick rum balls: A no-bake classic ideal with coffee
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 250 g softened butter; 250 g powdered sugar; 250 g ground biscuits (e.g., BeBe, esíčka); 80–100 g grated coconut; 80–100 ml dark rum (to taste); 100 g ground walnuts; canned or candied cherries, pitted; grated coconut; ground walnuts

Easy to prepare
30 portions
25 minutes

Jan, 09. 02. 2026

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Quick rum balls are a no-bake classic you can prepare in no time and that goes great with coffee or as a sweet finish after lunch. If you’d like to try other tried-and-true no-bake desserts, we also recommend the delicious no-bake banana dessert with vanilla cream, which combines sponge biscuits and fresh bananas. These recipes perfectly complement your at-home café moments with a sweet treat.

For 30 portions

Ingredients

250 g softened butter
250 g powdered sugar
250 g ground biscuits (e.g., BeBe, esíčka)
80–100 g grated coconut
80–100 ml dark rum (to taste)
100 g ground walnuts
canned or candied cherries, pitted

For coating (optional):

grated coconut
ground walnuts

Preparation procedure

Put the softened butter into a bowl, add the powdered sugar and whip until light and fluffy.
Gradually fold the ground biscuits, ground walnuts and grated coconut into the butter mixture.
Pour in the rum and mix thoroughly to form a compact, easily shapeable mass.
Take small pieces from the prepared mixture, press a cherry into the center of each and shape into a ball.
Roll the finished rum balls in grated coconut or ground walnuts.
For better flavor and texture, let them rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Number of servings

approx. 30–35 balls

Total preparation time

approx. 25 minutes

(optionally + 30 minutes chilling)

Recipe conclusion

Quick rum balls are an ideal choice when you need a simple and tried-and-true no-bake dessert. Thanks to the rum they have a pronounced flavor, while the cherry inside provides a pleasant surprise. The balls keep well in the fridge and taste great even the next day, when the flavors meld even better.