LAST week, to mark International Chocolate Day, we asked readers of the Warrington Guardian to nominate their favourite place to pick up dessert in our Best of 2023 competition.

We wanted to hear your recommendations for tasty treats in town, whether it was delicious ice cream sundaes, slices of mouth-watering chocolate fudge cake or lip-smackingly good brownies and blondies.

So far in our Best of 2023 competition we’ve given out 11 coveted awards in a whole host of categories.

Next up, we wanted to tickle those tastebuds and give in to those sugar cravings and find Warrington’s dessert destination.

We asked you to make your favourite dessert place’s day by nominating them for our Best for Dessert award and after reading all of your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best for Dessert 2023 in Warrington.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Dessert shortlist post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (Thursday, July 13 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, July 17 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TEN BEST FOR DESSERT SHORTLIST:

White Lace Bakery

White Lace Bakery

White Lace Bakery, Golden Square

This popular town centre family-run business won last year’s Best for Dessert Award – can they make it two in a row?

One nomination said: “It’s all freshly made with their own recipes.

“These are the best sweet treats I’ve ever come across!”

For more details go to facebook.com/whitelacecakesbakery

Milk It Desserts

Milk It Desserts

Milk It Desserts, Birchwood Shopping Centre

One review on their Facebook page said: “Lots of yumminess to enjoy here.”

Another said: “Divine cakes and ice creams.”

For more details go to facebook.com/milkitdesserts

AMs Delicious Desserts

AM's Delicious Desserts

AM’s Delicious Desserts, Warrington

One nomination said: “A talented baker making fresh homemade cakes.”

The delicious brownies received a special mention.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030981654671

Gourmand!

Gourmand!

Gourmand! Sankey Street, Warrington

This bakery has authentic homemade French cakes and pastries.

Last year, they won Best Café or Coffee Shop – can they win one of the Best of 2023 awards?

For more details go to facebook.com/Gourmand.warrington

Toast Treats

Toast Treats

Toast Treats, Kingsway South, Latchford

Chunky crunchie millionaire brownies are a new addition to the menu at the newly-opened Latchford location.

Loaded waffles are always a big hit.

For more details go to facebook.com/toasttreats

The Dark Side of the Spoon

The Dark Side of the Spoon

The Dark Side of the Spoon, Warrington Market

One review on their Facebook page said: “No skimping on portion sizes here and great naming of desserts!”

The afternoon tea treats are tempting.

For more details go to facebook.com/DSoftheSpoon

Bents Garden and Home

Bents Garden and Home

Bents Garden and Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury

The dessert of the month at Bent’s is a mango cream éclair – it sounds mouth-wateringly good.

Choux pastry éclair filled with a mango flavoured mascarpone cream and topped with a whipped white chocolate ganache before being finished with fresh mango chunks, micro lemon balm, mango coulis and toasted coconut.

For more details go to facebook.com/bentsgardenhome

Flossie Makes and Bakes

Flossie Makes and Bakes

Flossie Makes and Bakes, Stockport, Thelwall

Cakes and cookies that taste as good as they look – it’s easy to see what customers like about Flossie Makes and Bakes.

Keep an eye at some of Warrington’s local markets for these tasty treats.

For more details go to facebook.com/flossiemakesandbakes

Lolas Desserts

Lola's Desserts

Lola’s Desserts, Town Hill, Warrington

The special addition to the menu for July is salted caramel Lindt chocolate waffles.

Kinder, Crunchie and Freddo themed creations are also popular.

For more details go to facebook.com/Jessieswarrington

Matts Ices

Matt's Ices

Matt’s Ices, Warrington

When you fancy something sweet and cold, Matt is the person to see.

With ice creams treats to suit all tastes, there’s something for everyone.

For more details go to facebook.com/matts.ices