LAST week, to mark International Chocolate Day, we asked readers of the Mid Cheshire Guardian to nominate their favourite place to pick up dessert in our Best of 2024 competition.

We wanted to hear your recommendations for tasty treats in area, 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 2024 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 Mid Cheshire’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 seven, who will battle it out to be named Best for Dessert 2024 in Mid Cheshire.

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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford 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 Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, July 11 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-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, July 14 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 7 BEST FOR DESSERT SHORTLIST:

Vinnies

Vinnie's

Vinnie’s, Market Street, Northwich

One nomination said: “Without a shadow of a doubt it Vinnie’s.

“They do it all!”

Another said: “They’re 100 per cent amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/vinniesnorthwich

Layers Treats

Layers Treats

Layers Treats, School Lane, Hartford

One happy customer said: “They are so good and I’m always excited when I see them at a local event or for sale in shops.

“They never disappoint and always come up with new and unique ideas.

“Northwich should be proud of everything they do!”

For more details go to facebook.com/layerstreats

Holmes Sweet Home

Holmes Sweet Home

Holmes Sweet Home, London Road, Holmes Chapel

A mixture of guilty desserts and milkshakes at this dessert venue.

One review on their Facebook page said: “This is a great little dessert shop.

“So much choice and everything tastes amazing!”

For more details go to facebook.com/holmessweethomeUK

Merryfall Cakes

Merryfall Cakes

Merryfall Cakes, Northwich

One recommendation simply said: “These cakes are outstanding!”

Another said: “Perfect for a special occasion or a little treat.”

For more details go to facebook.com/MerryfallCakes

Livvys Lovely Bakes

Livvy's Lovely Bakes

Livvy’s Lovely Bakes, Northwich

One customer said: “Absolutely fabulous service

“The cakes are perfect and super tasty.”

For more details go to facebook.com/LivvysLovelyBakesandcakes

Burg N Ice

Burg N Ice

Burg N Ice, Witton Street, Northwich

Tasty treats are top of the shop at Burg N Ice and make a great alternative to the savoury dishes.

Customers are spoilt for choice at this popular place.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089635814530

The Real Fruit Creamery

The Real Fruit Creamery

The Real Fruit Creamery, Malt Street, Knutsford

This independent ice cream parlour sells “perfect ice cream” with dairy and dairy free options.

One recommendation said it’s “an absolute gem of a place”.

For more details go to facebook.com/therealfruitcreamery