Gavin's Rum Balls

No, Gavin's rum balls contain real alcohol and are specifically made for adult consumption. The rum is not cooked or baked, so the alcohol content remains present in the finished product. These rum balls are not suitable for children, pregnant women, those avoiding alcohol for health or religious reasons, or anyone operating machinery. If you're looking for child-friendly sweet treats for Christmas, we recommend exploring our other dessert options that don't contain alcohol. Always inform your guests that these contain alcohol before serving.

Always store rum balls in the fridge in an airtight container. While the alcohol does provide some preservation, the condensed milk and other ingredients mean they need to stay chilled to maintain freshness and food safety. At room temperature, they'll soften too much and won't keep as long. The good news? They're actually delicious served slightly chilled, and popping them in the fridge means they're always ready to grab when you fancy one. Just take them out 15-20 minutes before serving if you want them at their absolute best.

While you can technically eat them frozen, we don't recommend it! Rum balls are best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled from the fridge. If you've stored them in the freezer, defrost them overnight in the fridge, then let them sit out for 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavours to fully develop and gives you that perfect fudgy texture. Eating them straight from the freezer means you'll miss out on the rich cocoa notes and that lovely rum warmth - plus they'll be rock hard!